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Let it begin with each step we takeLet it begin with each change we makeLet it begin with each chain we breakLet it begin with every time we awake! Excerpt of lyrics from “Let It Begin Now” by Starhawk & Amber Khan-Engel Samhain 2026 marks the 47th anniversary of Reclaiming and Starhawk’s Spiral Dance ritual. … Music from Reclaiming’s Spiral Dance Read More » The post Music from Reclaiming’s Spiral Dance appeared first on Pagan Song: Music for Your Magic.

Shared sorrow is lessened, shared joy is increased. – Spider Robinson, “Callahan’s Crosstime Saloon“ Like Spider Robinson’s band of misfits that find each other at the fantastical Callahan’s, my music finds the listener and joy and sorrow are shared, thought not always in equal measure. There have been times during my career that I focused … Writing Through the Tears Read More » The post Writing Through the Tears appeared first on Pagan Song: Music for Your Magic.

When I was a child learning to play the piano, Pagan music lessons were not exactly an option. I grew up in a Christian Baptist environment. Music was always a major part of my life, and by the age of fourteen I had become the organist for my church—a position I held until I was … The Mysteries Are in the Doing Read More » The post The Mysteries Are in the Doing appeared first on Pagan Song: Music for Your Magic.

In this harvest season, Blackwillow Starling discuss their latest album Thornaeppel, and what they garnered from the early seeds of the writing process. Blackwillow Starling The Process of Change In what ways has your song writing changed with the new album? (Nora) I think in terms of collaboration our writing has changed.  Michael and I … Blackwillow and the Barley Read More » The post Blackwillow and the Barley appeared first on Pagan Song: Music for Your Magic.

Blessings, friends, family, folk and fellow travelers of the Bardic Path! Here is a personal update on the crazy, fantastic, fun, wild and wacky, and occasionally perilous times on the road with Beltana Spellsinger & Spellsinger this year thus far, and a glance into future possibilities. Please, come along for the ride. Where I Am … Memories, Magick, and a Musical Summer Read More » The post Memories, Magick, and a Musical Summer appeared first on Pagan Song: Music for Your Magic.