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A Breath of Song

by Patricia Norton

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253. Ribbon 21: Buddy-Up

October 21, 2026 · 23 min

The Sunday after this episode is released, October 25th, 2026, at 4 p.m. Eastern time, there will be an online gathering of folk who use song to help navigate life -- and we'll sing through this Ribbon of Songs with live-looping! To learn…
252. Turn

October 14, 2026 · 19 min

Song: Turn, from The Book of Rounds Lyrics by: Julie Flanders Music by: Emil Adler Notes: You can find different arrangements of this round, but here it is in its beautiful simplicity as a song you can carry on walks and in the…
251. I Will Face the Light/Dark

October 7, 2026 · 18 min

Song: I Will Face the Light/Dark Music by: Jeri Katherine Howell Notes: I love this personal mantra of Jeri Katherine Howell's that can be harmony-rich or very simple, and helps me center back into my integrity when I'm trying to be…
250. Cycle Breakers with guest Ríomas

September 30, 2026 · 1 hr 36 min

Song: Cycle Breakers Music by: Ríomas (with some lyric support from Yesh Salz) Notes: Ríomas gives us a conversation steeped in joy and acceptance of hard things -- in the middle of doing a hard thing, since we lost a recorded hour of…
249. Doesn't Mean

September 23, 2026 · 21 min

Song: Doesn't Mean Music by: Ríomas Notes: What if there are other stories we can tell ourselves, other ways to protect ourselves? What if it doesn't mean what we think it means? The kind of flexibility that asks of us -- the openness…

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248. Soften

September 9, 2026 · 20 min

Song: Soften Music by: Patricia Norton Notes: I caught this song more than a year ago, but it's been back in my brain, claiming space and being a helpmeet -- so I thought I'd share it with you. A reminder to release, to be present…
247. Journey Far

September 1, 2026 · 20 min

Song: Journey Far Music by: Kate Sutherland Notes: Kate Sutherland knows how to send people out on a heroic journey -- this song is a staunch supporter and reminder of the love that is carried through a challenging time, whether you…
246. Ribbon 20: Steady in the Unknown

August 26, 2026 · 25 min

The Sunday after this episode is released, August 30th, 2026, at 4 p.m. Eastern time, there will be an online gathering of folk who use song to help navigate life -- and we'll sing through this Ribbon of Songs with live-looping! To learn…
245. Glimmer in My Eye with guest Jordan Mudd

August 19, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

Song: Glimmer in My Eye Music by: Jordan Mudd Notes: Jordan takes us through a journey of listening for a call, listening for our ancestors, listening to the generations to come -- and an exploration of the wild delight of being…
244. I Am Listening with guest singers

August 12, 2026 · 23 min

Song: I Am Listening Music by: Jordan Mudd Notes: Recording this episode was sheer joy -- I was with a community of vocal improvisors at Back to the Well at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY (see shownotes for links to participate…
243. Mountain River

August 5, 2026 · 25 min

Song: Mountain River Music by: Kjersten Hallin Notes: I absolutely adore the way this song embodies a river by having a low, slow undercurrent that lasts longer than the bubbling, swirling upper layer -- and the two layers sound…
242. Ribbon 19: Down to the River

July 22, 2026 · 21 min

The Sunday after this episode is released, July 26th, 2026, at 4 p.m. Eastern time, there will be an online gathering of folk who use song to help navigate life -- and we'll sing through this Ribbon of Songs with live-looping! To learn…

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About the show

Ella Fitzgerald said, ”The only thing better than singing is more singing!” Use song to find wellness in ourselves, each other, and our world. In each episode, Patricia introduces a song that she trusts to help her navigate life. These songs provide a great soundtrack to your day — whether it’s comfort, presence, delight, grief-tending, or simply easing the way. Periodic interviews with song creators add color and understanding. Songs have helped Patricia heal, adapt, and grow, and she hopes these selections will become companions for you as well. Visit the website, abreathofsong.com, to learn more and suggest a song!