BirdSong

Birds are especially fascinating creatures. Their ability to break free of the earth has always been envied by the rest of us wingless creatures, and their songs entrance us. Bird flight and song provide lyrical and potent metaphors for life, love, freedom, death and spirituality in cultures throughout the world.

Click on the player below to hear a bit of the Canary Song
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This program explores the symbolism of birds within the rich heritage of American folk music and illustrates how the dynamic language of metaphor is essential to poets and songwriters. Audience participation is encouraged as Foster, who has had the family nickname of Jeniwren since childhood, invites members of the audience to sing along on choruses. This collection of songs, stories and fascinating facts is sure to delight and inspire anyone who appreciates birds.

This program runs one hour.