Category Archives: Music & Media Podcasts

Does It Matter If I’m a Racist?

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Richard Guzman

This is the LEAD POST of a series based upon an anti-racism workshop I developed with a committee of United Methodist Church lay and clergy for the Northern Illinois Conference of the UMC.  It’s titled BECOMING THE BELOVED COMMUNITY (BBC).  See below for … Continue reading →

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Chet Baker: When Not Caring Becomes Caring

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Richard Guzman

The Video below plays about 1:24 of Chet Baker’s “Moon and Sand.”  Most people consider “My Funny Valentine” his essential classic—and it is—but I return to “Moon and Sand” more than anything he ever recorded.  For one thing—though I know … Continue reading →

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Island Style

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Richard Guzman

The VIDEO below shows about the last 45 seconds of Vana Liya singing her song “Feelin’ Good” at the Sugar Shack live acoustic sessions.  Watch the whole, flowing, good-vibe thing HERE. You may recognize her guitar player and backup singer, … Continue reading →

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