Today's program, Some Things to Think About, invites us into a reflective journey across cultures, traditions, and the many ways music asks us to see the world - and ourselves - a little more clearly. These songs are not simply beautiful pieces; they are meditations, teachings, and companions. Each carries the voice of an artist or ensemble deeply committed to awakening compassion, remembering our shared humanity, and encouraging us to act from a place of courage and truth.

This is a program of musicians who are storytellers, bridge-builders, activists, and spiritual seekers. Their music comes from Appalachia and India, from the folk circles of Indiana, the harmonizing hills of the American South, and the civil rights movements that changed history. Together, these artists remind us that we are connected - that as we move through a world filled with uncertainty and contradiction, beauty continues to rise and inspire.

Settle in. Let these songs open doors, widen the heart, and offer you some things to think about.