Amazing Grace: Honoring Justice Warriors and Celebrating American (and Italian) Music

This was a difficult week. On top of Covid, the killing of George Floyd at the hands of the police (and another very upsetting incident in Central Park) put American racism and police brutality back in focus. We honor the "amazing grace" of people around the world fighting for justice, and fighting for their lives. 

Combined with our anger and worry for our country, we also find ways to feel pride and love for some things American (and Italian!). 

Thank you to our special guest, Martina Magionami, for joining us, playing two lovely songs, and for accepting our apology for mixing up her name when we played her equally lovely Beatles cover in episode 2!

Track list:
Amazing Grace - Charles Brown (Intro)
Isola - Martina Magionami
Don't Think Twice, It's Alright - Martina Magionami
Astral Weeks - Van Morrison
It Gets Easier - Willie Nelson
Whiskey River - Willie Nelson
Amazing Grace - The Holmes Brothers
Amazing Grace - President Barack Obama (Outro)

Spotify Episode 3 Playlist (plus bonus material we didn't have time to play!):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3S4K3tfid297kw7Rz9cQ4g?si=oaJ7NiZjSN6TR6GPV85Mqg