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 –…
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…
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…
Bring Democracy to Work by Matt Feinstein Lyrics: We want a say at City Hall we voteTo pick the next pope they conclaveBut at work we know to behave‘Cause we need that next bank note It’s time to think outside the bossDon’t be a clerk for a jerkBring democracy to workBring democracy to work One…
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…
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…
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…
Carbon Capture for the Rapture by Matt Feinstein Full Lyrics: Carbon Capture for the Rapture September 8, 2023 Hello we’re Oxy,or to you Occidental OilFor a hundred years we’ve been takingoil from the soil We’ve got the most advancedNow check this terminologyunderground capture and storagetechnology – no apology Carbon capture for the rapture You remember…
A rendition of “Union Maid” by Woody Guthrie (original tune from 1907 standard “Red Wing” by Kerry Mills) There once was a CBA, and the manager was afraid Of the right wing trolls, and the wage theft Gauls For all union he did hesitate But the people organized, the coalition it was wise We pressured…
