Released at the Worker Co-op Conference 2024!I wrote this song inspired by several Black leaders from our co-op and solidarity economy movements. It was a collaboration with Smiley Rojas-Nuñez, who works with Seed Commons, and who did the vocals and filming. Beautiful Solutions site and book Collective Courage book Ed Whitfield’s writing Clark Arrington –…
Childrens Music, Songs
Micah’s World (Children’s Album)
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Songs for kids and the young at heart (Released 2023) | (Dec. 17, 2023 Release Event) Buy or Stream the Album on Bandcamp: Micah's World by Matt Feinstein Stream the Album on your favorite platform: Micah’s World Youtube Link Recorded, mixed and mastered by Loren Feinstein, Live Edge RecordingArtistic coaching by Nat Needle Musical collaborators:
Songs
Into the Woods
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eBook now available for free here! Printed books available while supplies last. Micah's World by Matt Feinstein Lyrics Off the screens and into the woods Nature brings magic like no phone app could Forts and fireflies, frogs and fresh air Caves and cucumbers, cattails no cares Leaves and leaping, look under logs Worms and wonderlands,…
Movement Music, Songs
Debut Album: Songs of Liberation & Love
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Songs of Liberation & Love Released March 1st, 2015. “In the world of topical music, there is an eloquent new voice — Matt Feinstein.” – David Rovics “Matt Feinstein follows in the tradition of folk artists, creating accessible protests songs that give voice to the struggle and passion for recreating the world.” – Alixa of…
Movement Music
Compost It!
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Compost food scraps and unhealthy organizational dynamics. Compost It! by Matt Feinstein Didn’t finish yourSlimy succotash?Please don’t put thoseFood scraps in the trash! Decomposed foodMakes soil richAnd restaurants:You too make the switch Compost it! Farm excrementProcessor wasteDigest thoroughlyWith climate justice haste Anaerobic tanksBiodigestionGood for the peopleAnd planet no question Compost it! Still say diversityAnd colorblindness?Churn…
Childrens Music
Respect the Ants
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A learning from Skan summer camp. Respect the Ants by Matt Feinstein Summer camp includedA teamwork exerciseBuilding shelters in the woodsStuck with my brother, he sighs Later as I satAnd reflected on the dayWith elder Black Snake WomanIt seemed I had a lot to say It’s so hard, I saidTo respect my brotherWhen he’s not…
Movement Music
Say I Love You To Your Closest Friends
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Say I Love You To Your Closest Friends by Matt Feinstein Listen on Spotify Inspired by Boone Shear and Steve Fischer Lyrics: There’s something I say to my spouse and to my kidsAnd to my parents and sure to my sibsI say it with that tone, so my dog knowsBut I rarely say it to…
Movement Music
Bring Democracy to Work
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Movement Music
What’s Going to Change
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What’s Going to Change? by Matt Feinstein Lyrics: We’ve felt the injusticeWe’ve spoken up more than onceWe’ve sent letters, made phone callsYour response, just more stunts So we’re gathered here todayTo say enough is enoughTime for justice for workersWe’ve had it to here with your stuff What’s Going to Change?What’s Going to Change? You point…
Mindfulness
Why Mindfulness
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Why Mindfulness by Matt Feinstein Today I sit, be still and askWhy mindfulness?It’s time for me, to better myselfYes I must confess From rise to rest others’ needsFill most my lungsRight for community and childFor me balance step one Also for those around meLess need to be controllingFewer snaps, more presentMore listening and consoling But…
Childrens Music
Buzz Like a Bee
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Movement Music
Step Into the Food Forest
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As I learn more about food forests / forest gardens / perennial vegetables and build out the food forest at www.GlobalVillageFarms.org this song is just sharing a recent passion. <a href=”https://songsofliberationandlove.bandcamp.com/track/step-into-the-food-forest”>Step Into the Food Forest by Matt Feinstein</a> Lyrics Just as nature intendedPolycultures of mutual aidStone fruit like the sunSmall paw paw like some shade…
Mindfulness, Movement Music, Songs
Embrace Change
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Embrace Change by Matt Feinstein Written as a reminder for me more than anything. Lyrics: Change is coming Like it or not It can surprise you And tie you in knots Or you can embrace it Catch waves before they break Open your heart New destinations awake Prepare for change Welcome change Grieve with change…