WMM 2026 Day 24 — Laura Lee and Khruangbin

Laura Lee  Songs start and stop in odd places. That’s a beautiful thing to keep in mind when crafting a record, to not feel like you have to do anything to please anyone–Laura Lee Ochoa, from Uncut interview l-r Donald “DJ” Johnson, Laura Lee Ochoa, and Mark Speer Khruangbin symbolizes the international set of influences…

dVerse Q244 Silence

cadaver tomb SilenceSilence …. … … … …… … … … … … … …… … … …… … … …… … … … … … … …… … … …… … … ….. .. .. .. is death. Lillian is today’s host for dVerse’ Quadrille Monday. Lillian would like us to write a 44-word…

WMM 2026 Day 23 — Carrie Jacobs Bond (b. 8/11/1862 – d. 12/28/1946)

Carrie Jacobs Bond (link takes you to a decent bio on her) When God made up this world of ours,He made it long and wide, And meant that it should shelter all, And none should be denied.~ Carrie Jacobs-Bond, from AZ Quotes Carrie Minetta Jacobs-Bond (b. 8/11/1862 – d. 12/28/1946) was an American singer, pianist,…

WMM 2026 Day 22 — Nora Brown

Nora Brown The idea that old-time music is dying and there’s not enough people playing it, I really feel it’s over-dramaticised and not really true –Nora Brown,interview at tradfolk.com From Nora’s website: Nora Brown was introduced to traditional music by chance as a six year old. What her parents assumed would be routine ukulele lessons…

#SLS — “Spill The Wine,” by Eric Burdon and War

When I saw what the prompt was for this week’s Song Lyric Sunday, so many songs popped into my head, which means it’s a good prompt.  Thanks, Nancy!  I originally wrote this for one of hanspostcard’s song drafts back in 2021.  It’s an iconic groovefest that never grows old.  Eric Burdon as frontman for War…

WMM 2026 Day 21 — Madison McFerrin

Madison McFerrin, photo by  Marisa Frigoletto Never give up on what makes you happy.–Madison McFerrin, in Hult Center interview Madison McFerrin (b. 11/5/91) is an American singer-songwriter. She was born in San Francisco, CA, to jazz vocalist and classical conductor Bobby McFerrin, and Debbie Green. She has two brothers, musician, Taylor McFerrin, and actor, Jevon McFerrin. Her paternal grandfather…