“Songs from the Heart”
Michael Ryan & Friends “Songs from the Heart” Concert & Reception Musicians: julian johnson, ken söderlund, hai muradian michael...
Spring is Here!
Spring is here and we are excited to welcome the warm weather and all the fun that comes along with it! Historically, Spring has been...
The Sound of Protest
We live in an ever changing world where societal issues arise and are dismantled quite frequently. The heads of government and policy...
Therapy Through Song: How Music Therapy Helps us Heal
Music has a way of speaking to us and getting us in touch with our inner emotions. Religious music is meant to inspire us, while the...
From Trash to Treasure: The Landfill Harmonic
Recently, I came across this video on the internet which showed children in Catuera, Paraguay playing instruments made in their...
Jazz it up in New Orleans with Michael Ryan!
Hello everyone, I recently visited New Orleans where I was fortunate enough to get to listen to Jazz concerts and gain an appreciation...
Seasons Tidings!
Seasons Greetings! I love this time of year. There is excitement everywhere and even though life seems to move a lot quicker, there is...
World Music Spotlight: Celebration of Ireland!
Imagine rolling green hills and cloudy skies, or laughing, singing and sharing drinks at a cozy bar with close friends reminiscing of...
Reflections on Rhythms of Rio
A few years ago I had the opportunity to spend 2 weeks in Rio de Janeiro and fell in love with the music and the people. I was excited to...
Feel the Rhythms of Rio on November 23, 2013
I love the beautiful Brazilian culture. The rich history is rooted in African, European and Indian influences with the first European...
