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@soundwaves_art is doing a benefit for @sweetreli

@soundwaves_art is doing a benefit for @sweetreliefmusiciansfund featuring prints of “Motherland”, including ones I have signed. You can learn more at the link in my bio. #sweetrelief #motherland #soundwaves #soundwavesart

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I wanted to share that @erikdellapenna has a reall

I wanted to share that @erikdellapenna has a really great new record out. Erik has been my guitarist for over 20 years - we love him! You can listen at the link in bio. #rainy #EDP #outnow

Today concludes National Teacher Appreciation Week

Today concludes National Teacher Appreciation Week. Please enjoy the full video from Irving Park Elementary and remember to #ThankATeacher! #teacherappreciation #irvingpark #thankyou #teacherappreciationweek @7cinematics

May 4th is National Teacher Appreciation Day. See

May 4th is National Teacher Appreciation Day. See how the children at Irving Park Elementary School in Greensboro, NC decided to thank their teachers! Watch the full video at the link in bio. #irvingparkelementary #TeacherAppreciationDay

This week’s Motherland 20th offering is a perfor

This week’s Motherland 20th offering is a performance of “Tell Yourself” from a truly acoustic benefit to renovate the historic Shaker Meeting Hall at Watervliet, NY. Thank you to my helpmate who directed the audience sing-a-long. #motherland #20years

In June of 2013, I organized a benefit concert for

In June of 2013, I organized a benefit concert for victims of domestic violence and a film resulted called, SHELTER. I found this footage of my dear friends @simistoneofficial and @amyhelmmusic rehearsing “Build A Levee” for the event. #shelter #motherland #20years

Continuing our celebration of MOTHERLAND’s 20th

Continuing our celebration of MOTHERLAND’s 20th anniversary, here’s a performance of ‘Put the Law on You’ by kind permission of @acltv. #austincitylimitstv #acltv #acl #motherland #20years

In 2006, I was honored when legendary Irish singer

In 2006, I was honored when legendary Irish singer-songwriter Christy Moore recorded "Motherland” on his album, "Burning Times". Three years later, when he released a live album, he included it in his set. Christy’s versions have been so popular that when I do "Motherland" in Ireland, they think I’m covering his song! You can hear both versions at the links in my bio. Learn more at www.christymoore.com. #christymoore #motherland #20years #burningtimes #livefromdublin

In 2014, a Hawaiian artist named Keale recorded an

In 2014, a Hawaiian artist named Keale recorded an album titled, Motherland / Aina Kaula in which he included a beautiful version of my song “Motherland”. In the liner notes he described the song as “... a haunting anthem to our enduring connection to the Land.” In this video clip, hear Keale sing and explain the meaning of Aina Kaula. Watch the full video and learn more about Keale at the link in bio. #motherland #20years #keale

"I think Natalie Merchant’s most recent album, M

"I think Natalie Merchant’s most recent album, Motherland, is the finest piece of work she's ever made. I play this album non-stop. The title track is so like Jacques Brel it makes me cry; it’s just sensational stuff. The album is timeless; it does not sound as if it will ever date or you will ever get fed up with it. And that is such an incredible thing to achieve." -Elton John
(Interview Magazine) Photos taken at Allaire Studios, 2001 #motherland #eltonjohn #20years #interview #allaire

It’s time for a little milestone. Twenty years a

It’s time for a little milestone. Twenty years ago, I was in the studio recording my third solo album, Motherland. The title song has been recorded by many musicians around the world since. I’d like to share one of my favorite versions with you by an Isreali singer named Yonatan Tal. He performs a hauntingly beautiful Hebrew version, “Eretz Or”/"Land of Light” with translation by acclaimed Jewish poet and novelist, Tzruya Lahav (who also appears in this video). Please visit the link in my bio to watch the full video. #motherland #20years

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