Stories
Behind the Songs
Replanting Roots In New Places: Reflections on “Our Sun Is Always Rising”
Welcome back to Music In Conversation, where we’re exploring the theme of ROOTS. This month, our storyteller, Amelia Hardy, reminds us that some loves don’t end because the love runs out, but because something else gets in the way. “Our Sun Is Always Rising” comes from one of those loves.
The Weight of a Stone: Reflections on “Something from Something Else (With a Stone)”
When Protecting Your Child Means Leaving Your Faith: Reflections on “The Name of Eve”
A mother seeks to renew her temple recommend but finds herself interrogated about supporting her son. When she realizes the institution won’t change to protect her family, she takes on the name Eve and chooses love over loyalty.
“I Took On The Name Eve” explores finding your voice and the courage to refuse abandoning those you love for the sake of belonging.
An Extended Legacy: Reflections on “I Feel So Connected”
This month’s song was written by Lexx Davis, in collaboration with Renovare Music as part of their annual documentary songwriting project. Lexx is a member of My Sistas Keeper, a Black women’s beekeeping collective based in Cleveland, OH, who is working with Renovare this year to write a collection of documentary songs titled “A Hive’s Song: The Frequency of Sisterhood.”