Join new FromeFM member Ian on his Sacred Sound Journey as he explores the realms of the mystical and exotic. Showcasing music and tone that brings us into resonance with a depth beyond ourselves. It could be wild ecstatic dance or a soulful awakening choir, a trance inducing devotional mantra or a piece bringing us to deep meditational stillness. We will experience wild African drums, Indian classical music, and plenty more in between.

Ian has always been a music lover and over the last 10 years or so he has developed an interest in the more healing qualities that sound has to offer, beginning with devotional singing or Kirtan and moving into working with gongs and other instruments that work to calm the nervous system, clear blockages and bring peace.

Expect chats with local gong makers and players, kirtan singers, ecstatic dance facilitators, drummers and vedic chanters as they share their experiences of connecting with sound vibration in a different way.

Sacred Sound Journey airs at 7pm Wednesday September 22nd and then every fourth Wednesday thereon. Repeats on some Tuesdays and Sundays; check schedule for details.

Born into a family of geniuses in Ireland, the youngest of five girls, I was my parent’s last chance to create perfection.

Tiring of rain-soaked greenery, my parents decided a change of environment was needed, so we headed to the north Highlands of Scotland, which proves my parents had an odd sense of irony.

Hoping that the gold-paved streets of Canada would offer solace, we packed up and went west. We arrived in Calgary, Alberta just in time for the recession of 1981.

It was in Canada that I developed my love of music as the winters are very long and nothing beats the blues like a jaunty tune.

I even took a foray into being in a band. We performed world music with a rumba flamenca infusion and for a brief moment, we lived the dream.

Working in industries as diverse as oil & gas, architecture & interior design, Family Law and healthcare, I learned that despite our differences, we still need coffee to function.

Upon entering my dotage, I returned to the UK, single, flat broke and none the wiser…

I’m thrilled to join the team of dedicated DJs on Frome FM. Please join me every Friday morning from 10 AM to 12 PM as I take you on a journey of discovery. Each week I explore magnificant music, fun facts and interesting interviews all centered around a particular theme, be it colour, controversy, cuisine or cars; there’s a story for every song. That’s Variations on a Theme on Friday mornings on Frome FM.

Eleanor.

These week’s Rebellious Jukebox show on Frome FM features a pre-recorded interview with Frome base alt-folk duo, and self proclaimed 21st century philosopher witches, Currer Bell. Tune in to hear them talk about their musical journey so far, and hear some of the sublime tracks from their debut EP, Lulllabies for an Apocolypse.
https://currerbellmusic.com/
Other than that it’s business as usual with two hours of great music with Julian broadcasting live from his house in Frome. There’s tracks by Forest Robots, Beastie Boys, Ozomatli, Super Rail Band, Moby Grape, ZZ Top, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and much more.
8 until 10pm Thursday 25th March. Repeated Sunday at 10pm. As always, the show is brought to you by record shop par excellence, Raves From The Grave
Listen again to previous shows at
https://www.mixcloud.com/…/playlists/rebellious-jukebox/