Heavenly pennies to begged 10p, stolen florins to counterfeit double-dealing, this week we coin in the songs courtesy of a shower of suggestions from last week’s topic, out of which guest George Boyland picks a shiny set of collectibles
Read moreWiccan work it out: pagan-themed songs – a Halloween special
Austrian Krampus … where paganism does a Christmas album …
Ritualism, celebration, sacrifice, worship of nature, sex and food? Ancient and 20th-century traditions come a procession of all kinds of colourful characters in this week’s theme that heralds horror or pleasure in equal measure
Read moreThumbs up: catch songs about hitchhiking
Where to?
It’s time to give us all a lift, not only emotionally, but as Song Bar bus sets off on a road trip, picking up all sorts of musicians and other artists, in a quest to find for stories about hitching experiences – good, bad, scary or heartwarming
Read moreTo reflect on life's passing: songs and music to play at funerals
New Orleans jazz can lead a funeral into sombre or upbeat moods
What might be played at yours? The tranquil and reflective? Songs humorous, loud, brash or celebratory? Lyrics personal or universal? This week we create a cultural range as much for those present as the departed
Read morePeaceful presents: spiritual and sacred songs
A place to reflect …
You don't have to be religious to enjoy the glory of gospel, soul, carols or any other music that expresses divinity, spirituality or the sacred. This week we delve into its culture, to find musical tranquility
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