With the stress of sheltering in our homes and a daily barrage of worrisome news about the global pandemic, it’s important to find time to decompress, relax and find hope for the future. Join us as we visit with Alaska musicians and writers who explore our collective plight, through songs, poetry and essays. Writing to find clarity in the chaos is our discussion on the next Talk of Alaska.
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Don Rearden, author, “The Raven’s Gift”
- Ed Washington, musician
- Seth Kantner, writer
- Kat Moore, musician, The Forest That Never Sleeps
- Quinn Christopherson, musician, 2019 NPR Tiny Desk Concert Winner
- Barbara Hood, writer, President, 49 Writers
MUSIC FROM THE SHOW:
- Quinn Christopherson – “Erase Me”
- Ed Washington – “1 of a Kind”
- Kat Moore – “I Sail”
- Kat Moore – “The Ocean”
- Ed Washington and Nick Carpenter’s “Give It Like You Used To (Remix)” is available on Bandcamp, and will be wide-released across all digital platforms on May 19. Listen to snippet of the song below:
ADDITIONAL LINKS:
- Hear more from Don Rearden’s collaborator, Paul Basile of Great Elk, on iTunes and Spotify.
- If you’d like to receive the Writing the Distance newsletter, visit 49 Writers webpage.
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Lori Townsend is the chief editor, senior vice president of journalism and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452. Read more about Lori here.
