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\n NEWS:<\/a> I am working on a new album!
\n THIS MONTH’S MUSIC<\/a>: “Community”
\n UPCOMING SHOWS<\/a>
\n FEATURED NON-PROFIT<\/a>: Movement Voter Project<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.tomsmithmusic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Tom-Banjo-LOMA-Oct-2018a.jpg\")
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Photo: Dan Tappan<\/a> (\u00a9 2018)<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\nNews: A New Album is in the Works!<\/H5><\/p>\n
After I released “Planting in a Drought<\/a>, new songs of struggle, protest and encouragement”, I assumed my next project would draw from my large catalogue of unrecorded originals, but the recent birth of twin grandchildren inspired me to write some new songs for them, our other grandkids, and their parents. For this new project I will record those new songs and some older unrecorded favorites for young audiences. A few favorite old traditional folksongs will fill in the leftover spaces. <\/p>\nCoincidentally, I am also working with several friends on a separate project inspired as a reaction to the way music has played an important role in sustaining systemic racism in our dominant white culture. We are working to educate ourselves, to raise awareness among others, and to make new music that is inclusive of all Americans – especially new music for children. We plan to go public with this project in a month or two. <\/p>\n
So with my mind on new and traditional songs for children and their families, I have started recording; but there is still a long way to go. Sign up<\/a> on my mailing list to keep informed.<\/p>\nLike all of my musician friends, most of my scheduled shows have been cancelled and new shows are rare. Occasionally I perform remotely via video feed. Check in on my Upcoming Shows<\/a> page for the latest.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\nThis Month’s Music: “Community”<\/H5><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n After I released “Planting in a Drought<\/a>, new songs of struggle, protest and encouragement”, I assumed my next project would draw from my large catalogue of unrecorded originals, but the recent birth of twin grandchildren inspired me to write some new songs for them, our other grandkids, and their parents. For this new project I will record those new songs and some older unrecorded favorites for young audiences. A few favorite old traditional folksongs will fill in the leftover spaces. <\/p>\n Coincidentally, I am also working with several friends on a separate project inspired as a reaction to the way music has played an important role in sustaining systemic racism in our dominant white culture. We are working to educate ourselves, to raise awareness among others, and to make new music that is inclusive of all Americans – especially new music for children. We plan to go public with this project in a month or two. <\/p>\n So with my mind on new and traditional songs for children and their families, I have started recording; but there is still a long way to go. Sign up<\/a> on my mailing list to keep informed.<\/p>\n Like all of my musician friends, most of my scheduled shows have been cancelled and new shows are rare. Occasionally I perform remotely via video feed. Check in on my Upcoming Shows<\/a> page for the latest.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\nNews: A New Album is in the Works!<\/H5><\/p>\n
<\/p>\nThis Month’s Music: “Community”<\/H5><\/p>\n