1996/07/17 - BizBlues Records - Blues about Work in Corp. America
:: Check out music from Marketing Mike and the Suits - music that sing the blues about working in corporate America. To order, call 1-800-254-5945.
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Australia - Information for Action
:: A website explaining the environmental issues and including an automated lobbying service, searchable databases, a quiz, music, videos, and fun page. Issues: environment; education; biodiversity; conservation, consumerism; health; population; sustainability; pollution. Location: Perth, WA.
Canada - Apoplectic Press: Curious Cards for Bewildering Times
:: Strange and subversive greeting cards & anti-Christmas
cards. Free activist graphics, gif animations and resources.
Original protest music for free download. Issues: psychology; corporate responsability; environment; biotechnology;
consumerism; wealth distribution. Location: Ottawa.
England - Folking.com
:: Issues: music; Location: Reading.
England - Music Aid
:: The international music charity site and CD store from The World Music Foundation.
Issues: child support; Location: Westcliff.
Cafe Progressive
:: An interactive
community for progressives featuring forums, essays, music, books, progressive merchandise, and resources
with an emphasis on education, multiculturalism, equity and social justice activism.
Issues: justice; multiculturalism; corporate-welfare; democracy; education; politics; reform; community Location: berkeley, CA 94702.
Capal Life Foundation
:: We are a nonprofit organization helping the homeless through music. We release 1 benefit CD per year. Issues: homelessness; Location: Orange Park, FL 32065.
BUDDHA'S REVENGE
:: music to change the world Issues: music; movies;media;goverment;money Location: redford mi., MI 48240.
The Jackson Progressive
:: A journal of politics and the arts with focus on the Jackson, Mississippi metro area and all issues that may affect it. Issues: politics; art; literature; music; environment; myth; economics; education; sustainability. Location: Jackson, MS 39202.
University Glee Club of New York City
:: A traditional, male, NYC group singing a wide range of music in a
collegial atmosphere at rehearsals, meetings, and concerts. Issues: music; Location: New York City, 10022-1939.
NCNatural Digest
:: North Carolina's On-line guide to the Outdoors, Entertainment,
and the Arts--includes articles of interest to the Kituah
bio-region, as well as entertainment and adventures. Issues: environment; bioregional; conservation; education; arts;
endangered species, forests, music, travel. Location: Asheville, NC 28805.
Seattle Hempfest
:: All-Volunteer Org seeks Volunteers for event Aug 18-23, 2005, choose your crews/shifts with online staff application. Issues: hemp; environment; justice; education; protestival; freespeech; civilliberties; volunteer; music. Location: Seattle, WA 98101.
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15732 Los Gatos Blvd., #345
Los Gatos, CA 95032-2504 Phone: (408)379-0589
Issues: arts; media; education; environment; film; music. Description: Video and music for children: "Eco, you, and Simon, too!" Award-winning producers: Educational, Ecological, Entertainment. Fax: (408)356-1633. Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 545
Tuscon, AZ 85702-0545
Affiliate: Alliance for Cultural Democracy. Issues: justice; arts; politics; Native peoples; culture; activism; minorities; networking. Description: Includes the names, addresses, phone numbers, and areas of interest of 272 cultural activists. Areas include: arts administration, cultural organizer, political activist, networker, healer therapist, crafts person, video multi-media, radio, writer, dance, community center, theater, storyteller, music, film, mail art, photography, publications, visual arts, and education. Contacts(s): Ron Sakolsky Published Date: 1990. Page#: 42. Frequency: 2/yr. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Labor Heritage Foundation
815 16th St. NW, #301
Washington, DC 20006-4104 Phone: (202)842-7880
Affiliate: Labor Heritage Foundation. Issues: arts; labor; culture; unions; graphics; fine arts; music. Description: "A newsletter that reports on the activities of the Foundation. Well-written and illustrated, it seeks to involve art, i.e., music, paintings, graphics, back into the labor movement." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Joe Glazer (Chairman), Joanne Delaplaine (Executive Director) Page#: 4-6. Price: Free. Frequency: 2/yr. Fax: (202)842-7838. Dues: $30/friend; $50/sponsor. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1984. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CULTURE.
Association of Hispanic Arts (AHA)
173 E. 116th St.
New York, NY 10029-1352 Phone: (212)860-5445
Affiliate: Association of Hispanic Arts (AHA). Issues: arts; dance, music, theater, visual arts Description: List of art organizations offering performances and exhibits by Hispanic artists in the northeastern US, especially New York. Covers dance, music, theater, and visual arts classified by discipline. Other Resources: Formerly, Association of Hispanic Arts. Subscriptions: Free. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Box 6188
Fullerton, CA 92634-6188
Issues: arts; media; peace; health; environment; justice; urban; music; vegetarianism; racism; animal rights. Description: An O.C. peace punk zine containing band interviews with Media Children, Another Destructive System, Mindrot, Pagan Renewal, Church Police, Dogma Mundista, and Total Chaos. Interview with the ALF and Time To Unite fanzine. Articles on unemployment, friendship, equality, how to start a fanzine, vegetarianism, factory-farming, cruelty-free products, and gang-violence. Thus proving that O.C. and L.A. in general still have a very active active peace-punk/anarchist scene. (SB) Price: free with postage ($.29). Type: periodical; magazine. Source: MaximumRocknRoll.
11288 Ventura Blvd., #818
Studio City, CA 91604-3149
Issues: media; arts; music. Description: # 8 description: A different slant on the typical neuromix of brain toys, smart drugs and technophilia. Personal stories of government stupidity. How PIHKAL was edited. Interviews with Lewis Shiner and Nina Graboi. Brain-Wave Training, Texas style. Reviews of muzak, zines, books and comix. Page#: 60. Price: $3.95/ea. Subscriptions: $14/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Jerod Pore.
Box 670
New York, NY 10025-0670 Phone: (212)663-2165
Issues: arts; music. Description: Broadside temporarily suspended publication, but the editor stated at press time that the collective anticipated resumption in the near future. It is similar in content to Sing Out, and could supplement the other's coverage of folk and other people's music. Price: $2/each. Subscriptions: $12/year. Frequency: Bimonthly. Established: 1962. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CULTURE.
c/o Nancy Aldrich
Box 39
Westford, VT 05494-0039
Issues: education; health; homeschools. Description: A journal that explores holistic and spiritual alternatives in parenting, schooling, and home schooling with a focus on the Waldorf view of child development. On family life, cooperative initiatives, curriculum, imaginative play, the wonder of the natural world, story-telling, music, artistic work, handwork, handicrafts, festivals, reviews, resources, networking. Nurturing the magical time of childhood. Contacts(s): Nancy Aldrich Price: $5/sample. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Holistic Ed.
719 N. 4th Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone: (800)221-8056
Issues: family; arts; literature; children. Description: Represent over 100 small publishers, specilaizing in books and music for children, family and family support professionals., (313)668-8056. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Box 236
Chanhassen, MN 55317-0236
Issues: education; youth. Description: "Activities for today's kids and parents." Educational activities, puzzles, games in reading, language, math, science, cooking, music, and art. Articles about history, animals, and geography. Contacts(s): Peggy Simenson, Jeanne Palmer (Editors) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
4643 Third Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941-5529 Phone: (619)462-8485
Issues: arts; music. Description: Funk/pop/folk of highly political nature. Prefer benefit/all-ages shows. Been opening act for Steven Stills, Michael Bean (The Call), Tibuk Three. Can play acoustic sets. Contacts(s): Steve Saint Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
Common Ground
305 San Anselmo Ave.
San Anselmo, CA 94960-2660 Phone: (415)549-4900
Affiliate: Common Ground. Issues: spiritual; arts; health; transformation; music; nutrition; preventive medicine; psychology. Description: Music schools, art instructors, educational programs, conferences and festivals, natural and health food restaurants and suppliers, medicine and dentistry professionals who emphasize preventive health care, holistic health practitioners; individuals engaged in psychology, and psychic healing/arts; retreat sites, camps, hot springs, and inns; publications, book publishers, and other sources of materials; gyms, dance studios, yoga instructors; palmists and astrologists. Arranged by topic. Contacts(s): Bah'Uddin Alpine (Publisher) Page#: 130. Price: $4/ea. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 80M. Fax: (415)459-4974. Type: reference; guide. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Box 3397
Santa Monica, CA 90408-3397 Phone: (310)390-1470
Issues: arts; media; peace; environment; justice; film; theater; theater; graphics; music; culture; broadcasting; film. Description: An association of artists, entertainers, visionaries, and healers who are interested in pursuing their talents and skills to help heal the world. "We have produced: Heal The Earth Music & Arts Festival; Spirit of Peace Gathering at the Peace Park; Whole Life Expo Entertainment; networking meetings, concerts, urban shamanic ceremonies." Other Resources: See CRG RESOURCE DIRECTORY. Offers a subsidy fund for performers and an audio-visual referral library. Contacts(s): John Tibayan (Executive Director), Karin Wilson (Board Secretary) Published Date: Every June. Price: $7.50/ea. Frequency: Annual. Other:Events (310)285-3495. Established: 1988. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Wieboldt Hall
1050 E. 59th St.
Chicago, IL 60637-1512
Issues: arts; culture; music. Description: Critical essays that offer a theoretical perspective on literature, music, visual arts, and popular culture. No fiction, poetry, or autobiography. Contacts(s): W. J. T. Mitchell (Editor) Publisher: University of Chicago Press. Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
Communist Party/USA, YCL, USA
235 W. 23rd St.
New York, NY 10011-2313 Phone: (212)989-4994
Affiliate: Communist Party/USA, YCL, USA. Issues: arts; media; labor; politics; culture; music; film; alternative party. Description: "Movies, music and movements for basic social change are typical topics in this Marxist youth newspaper. It is the forefront with its promotion of college campus shanties against apartheid, the movement against drugs and strong support of labor." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Elena Mora Price: $.25/ea. Subscriptions: $4/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1983. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CHILDREN.
1925 Century Park East, #2300
Los Angeles, CA 90067-2724 Phone: (213)277-1665
Issues: media; education; peace; environment; childhood; youth. Description: "By incorporating environmental themes in TV shows, motion picture, music, art and literature, we can help create a climate of environmental concern. This can build a base of support for the many environmental organizations and leaders, thereby accelerating the rate at which environmental progress is achieved. We must focus attention on reaching children, as they are our greatest hope." Other Resources: "We organize a flow of interesting speakers on a variety of environmental issues, seminars; small salon-type meetings; provide written information, and act as a clearinghouse/databank." Nashville Office: (615)321-5534. Canadian Office: (604)985-0655. Contacts(s): Bonnie Reiss (Executive Director) Fax: (213)788-9349. Type: reference; clearinghouse. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
2822 Kinney Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595-1059 Phone: (510)273-2409
Issues: Third World; arts; music; alternative markets. Description: Our musical instruments are made in small villages in Southern Mexico from non-endangered natural products. Bamboo rain sticks, day turtles, fish and dove ocarinas, bean pod shakers, mini-gourd maracas and baby tambourines imitate the natural sounds of the Earth. Type: business. Source: Eco-Expo.
800 Grand Ave., #AG8135
Carlsbad, CA 92008-1805 Phone: (619)632-0770
Issues: media; environment; music; broadcasting. Description: Publication of EarthBeat...Music for Mother Nature Radio Show. News, entertainment, interviews, book/music/video reviews, "Make a Difference" awards, resources, more. FREE eco-listings in the directory. Display ad rates available. Call for sample copies. Type: reference; directory. Source: EarthBeat.
800 Grand Ave., #AG8135
Carlsbad, CA 92008-1805 Phone: (619)632-0770
Issues: media; environment; music; broadcasting. Description: Publication of EarthBeat...Music for Mother Nature Radio Show. News, entertainment, interviews, book/music/video reviews, "Make a Difference" awards, resources, more. FREE eco-listings in the directory. Display ad rates available. Call for sample copies. Contacts(s): P.J. Grimes Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 158
Poughquag, NY 12570-0158 Phone: (914)724-3739
Issues: arts; media; film; music. Description: Music and video. Honoring our home, the Earth, and all of its spectacular wonder. Come fly with us in expanding our relationship with our planet and each other. Contacts(s): Andrea White Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
3679 Motor Ave., #300
Los Angeles, CA 90034-5701 Phone: (310)559-9334
Issues: environment; media; broadcasting; film; forests; conservation. Description: The planet's fragile ecological balance is seriously threatened. The public must be alerted to the need for action and inspired to respond. The entertainment industry can take a lead in this effort. Films, TV programs and music have a unique ability to infuse the popular culture with a particular message. The industry can educate and motivate the public to confront environmental problems and take decisive steps towards their solution. EMA serves a clearinghouse for environmental expertise. Contacts(s): Lauren McMahon (Executive Director) Type: media. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
Educational Communications, Inc.
Box 351419
Los Angeles, CA 90035-9119 Phone: (310)559-9160
Affiliate: Educational Communications, Inc. Issues: environment; media; education; broadcasting. Description: Radio magazine show (interviews, commentary music, etc.) which can be heard twice a month on KXLU, 88.9 FM at 11 PM on Sunday in the Los Angeles area. Guests are welcome in the studio and over the telephone. Calendar items are also announced. Contacts(s): Nancy Pearlman (Producer/Host) Type: media. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
F.U.T.U.R.E.
Box 228
Butte, ND 58723-0228 Phone: (701)626-7360
Issues: arts; environment; spiritual; agriculture; culture; alternative; music; transformation; organic. Description: Calendar of 30-60 coming alternative culture events worldwide, including music and art festivals, conferences on creative change, preventive medicine, spiritual/psychological subjects, alternative forms of energy, gatherings of organic farmers and gardeners, barterers, and others. North American events are listed for the five weeks following date of issue; foreign events are given two to three months in advance. Articles in various subject areas of alternative culture, metaphysics, and health. Other Resources: Arranged chronologically. Contacts(s): Serena Dossenko (Editor) Price: $2/ea. Subscriptions: $15/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
199 Pemberton St.
Cambridge, MA 02140-2512
Issues: arts; music. Description: Part of the Nueva Cancion (New Song) movement of Latin and worldwide artists, using the folk and native musics of their lands in contemporary songs, which address social concerns of everyday people. Our new album is #9 on Billboard's World Music Chart! Hear us on EarthBeat...Music for Mother Naure Radio Show, too. Fax: (617)492-1515 Voice/Fax. Other:(313)995-9066 Bookings. Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 145
4087 Ponderosa Rd.
Angels Camp, CA 95222-0145 Phone: (209)736-6736
Issues: arts; music. Description: Music. Communications. Featuring the talented Clan Dyken band, a unique hybriad of rock, reggae, Latin, African and Native American sounds. Powerful, pointed lyrics speak to the issues of the day. Contacts(s): Mark Dyken Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
6955 Fernhill Dr.
Malibu, CA 90265-4238 Phone: (310)457-5531
Issues: justice; feminism; education; arts; child abuse; children; childhood; music, dance, graphics; volunteers. Description: FAAC introduces creative arts activities to victims of child abuse as outlets through which they can grow. Volunteers in dance, drama, writing, music, painting, sculpting and film increases the child's self-worth and build character by unlocking the child's imagination. Children participating in this ongoing process learn new ways to channel emotion, release anger and come to know the meaning of success. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
1400 Shattuck Ave., #15
Berkeley, CA 94709-1444 Phone: (510)548-4172
Issues: environment; feminism; spiritual; music; literature; transformation. Description: "Spirituality, ecology & multicultural arts for people with a global conscience. Books on eco-feminism & healing rituals, environmental resources & ecology for children, women's spirituality & the men's movement. Listen to the sound of the Earth speaking from Gregorian chanting to the drumming of Olatunji & Mickey Hart. Travel the world with handcrafted drums, masks, clothing & jewelry." Other Resources: Store and color catalog ($2) with books on ecological living, mediation music, goddess figurines, jewelry, "for renewing our connection to the Earth." Frequency: 2/yr. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Utne/Co-op America.
Box 3103
Albany, NY 12203-0103 Phone: (518)482-0412
Issues: education; arts; childhood; music. Description: Recorded music and stories for children with themes of sharing and caring for each other and the planet. Free catalog. Contacts(s): Jill Person (President), (518)436-0391. Page#: 10. Price: Free. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 5716
Eugene, OR 97405-0716 Phone: (503)942-4726
Issues: arts; music. Description: The only consumer's resource guide for New Age music of the Spirit; socially, environmentally, and spiritually-conscious music/resources. Contacts(s): Wahaba Heartsong Type: periodical. Source: EarthBeat.
1641 18th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404-3807 Phone: (310)315-9383
Issues: arts; media; culture; theater; music; film. Description: A magazine about contemporary art such as performance, experimental dance/theater/music, video, and multi-media projects. "Performing arts productions are reviewed quarterly from a socially concerned perspective. Individual theater performances as well as new music and film festivals are among areas reviewed." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Steven Durland (Editor) Publisher: Astro Artz. Page#: 88. Price: $6/ea. Subscriptions: $20 USA; $24 Canada. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 25M. Established: 1977. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CULTURE.
8033 Sunset Blvd., #41
Los Angeles, CA 90046-2427 Phone: (213)856-0039
Issues: arts; music. Description: Socially-conscious/environmental/world music. Eko Logiikal, Abdel Kabirr & The Soto Koto Band, Cusco 2000, other greats. Fax: (213)656-6490. Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
814 N. Franklin St.
Chicago, IL 60610-3109 Phone: (800)888-4741
Issues: education; politics; arts. Description: "Thirty of the most innovative and acclaimed small presses in the country are represented in its catalog. Here are hundreds of books on politics and current affairs, art, dance, theater, domestic and foreign travel, music, photography, myth, children's activity books, and much more." Other Resources: Catalog. Established: 1987. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Utne.
10th and Morton Sts.
Bloomington, IN 47405
Issues: arts; justice; culture; music. Description: Scholarly nonfiction, especially cultural studies, archaeology, and anthropology, etc. Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
4095 Jackdaw
San Diego, CA 92103-1730 Phone: (619)260-1989
Issues: arts; music. Description: Socially progressive and spiritual music. Mail order distribution. Also inspirational/environmental music. Live performances. Contacts(s): Kamala Otee Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 637
Mill Valley, CA 94942-0637 Phone: (415)383-5064
Issues: environment; spiritual; justice; Native Americans; transformation. Description: A series of video and audio tapes which recreate the Hopi Indian creation myth, with twelve different Indian tribes participating and a blend of modern and ancient instruments and music. Other Resources: See CELEBRATION OF INNOVATION: AN EXPOSITION SHOWCASE OF CREATIVITY, INNOVATION AND INVENTION (directories). Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Pacific Foundation
2207 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704-1415
Affiliate: Pacific Foundation. Issues: politics; media; arts; justice; broadcasting; music; literature. Description: Listener-sponsored Pacifica Radio with programs devoted to environment, minorities, politics, literature, music of all sorts, etc. Other Resources: Program Guide magazine with articles. Contacts(s): Marcie Lockwood (Assistant Manager), Richard Wolinsky (Folio Editor) Dues: $45, $25 low income. Tax Status: For Profit. Established: 1949. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
10635 Santa Monica Blvd., 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90025-4900 Phone: (310)828-1980
Issues: arts; music. Description: Children's music division of Rhino Records. Artists include Caren Glasser, Mickey Dolenz, Bobby Goldsboro, Hap Palmer, others. Contacts(s): Mary Mueller Fax: (310)828-4839. Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
815 16th St. NW, #301
Washington, DC 20006-4104 Phone: (202)842-7880
Issues: arts; labor; activism; unions. Description: Seeks to revive the tradition of labor, music, and art and increase its use in union activities, including rallies, boycotts and strike, in order to educate and organize the labor movement and the public. Focuses on artistic and cultural works which addresses the current concerns of working people. Other Resources: A referral service and information clearinghouse for labor artists and cultural activities. Assistance to unions in planning and coordinating activities. Co-sponsors regional arts/song exchanges, concerts, and festivals. See ART WORKS newsletter. Contacts(s): Joanne Delaplaine (Executive Director) Fax: (202)842-7838. Dues: $30/yr.; $50 sponsor includes newsletter. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1984. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
613 Vickers Ave.
Durham, NC 27701-3140
Issues: media; feminism; music; empowerment. Description: World's largest distributor of recordings by women. Catalog/resource guide contains over 2,000 annotated titles. Contacts(s): Laurie Fuchs Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
174 Norfolk Rd.
Box 68
Litchfield, CT 06759-0068 Phone: (800)437-2281
Issues: arts; music. Description: Music by Paul Winter and friends, interwoven with the songs of animals and nature. Contacts(s): Davis Chapman, Chantal Harris Other:(203)567-8796 (in CT). Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 652
Reserve, NM 87830-0652
Issues: arts; music. Description: Activist, artist, musician and writer. Lone Wolf Circles reconnect us to our primal selves, educate us on the most pressing environmental issues, and empower us to take assertive, heart-felt action. Release: "Oikos: Songs for the Living Earth." Other:(503)342-2974 Bookings. Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 460760
San Francisco, CA 94146-0760
Issues: arts; music. Description: Everything you wanted to know about the current state of Punk around the world. A letters column that would put any sfanzine to shame. Columnists out to infuriate almost everybody. Scene reports, occassionally from interesting places like Serbia & Laos. Detailed feature articles and interviews with involved people. Zine reviews, book reviews and, of course the record reviews. Page#: 144. Price: $2.50/ea. Type: periodical. Source: MaximumRocknRoll.
1827 Haight St., #208
San Francisco, CA 94117-2711
Issues: arts; education; feminism; health; music. Description: Fiction and nonfiction, humor, fillers, and poetry. "Broad areas of interest are: mystical-metaphysical, art, music, interviews/profiles of noteworthy people, education, computers, women's issues, and health." Contacts(s): Dan Blacharski (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
2700 Nelson Way, #130
Santa Monica, CA 90405-4049 Phone: (310)396-2100
Issues: arts; media; music; broadcasting. Description: Unique mobile DJ services playing all your favorite eco-tunes. Get up and dance! Contacts(s): Ron Orenstein Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 1162
Arcata, CA 95521-1162
Issues: education; homeschools. Description: Offers an extensive catalog of learning materials based on Maria Montessori's "prepared environment" for the child from birth through age 14, Also lists children's tools for household chores, music and art materials, and books for adults, Detailed descriptions aid in planning home school curricula. Contacts(s): Michael Olaf Type: business; catalog. Source: Holistic Education.
Box 230542
Encinitas, CA 92023-0542 Phone: (619)632-0770
Issues: arts; media; music; fundraising. Description: Places volunteer and low-cost musical talent at charitable and awareness-rising events. Resources. Networking. Educational workshops. Speaking arrangements and training. All styles. Compilation album: "The Care." Contacts(s): P.J. Grimes Established: 1987. Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 460505
Escondido, CA 92046-0505 Phone: (619)747-7054
Issues: arts; media. Description: Socially-conscious folk singer. Latest release, "Mercy Road" heralded as "one of the finest releases of the year, locally...or anywhere..." and "the best CD I've heard in quite some time. Excellent!" If you buy just one piece of music this year, make it Mercy Road. Contacts(s): John Katchur Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
River Valley Institute of Art/Music
2496 Hotel Circle Pl.
San Diego, CA 92108-2812 Phone: (619)294-3449
Issues: arts; music. Description: Reggae, R&B, African, Latin, and Jazz highly-danceable rhythms. Lyrics geared toward raising social and environmental awareness. Production services available. Contacts(s): Russ Natkin Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
1845 North Farwell Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202-1715 Phone: (414)272-6700
Issues: arts; music. Description: Environmentally-conscious recording company specializing in contemporary instrumental music and vocal/ensemble works. Contacts(s): Harry Cherkinian Fax: (414)272-6131. Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
CDE
Box 310551
Atlanta, GA 31131-0551
Issues: justice; media; broadcasting; minorities. Description: About 500 Black-owned radio stations, broadcasting firms, radio stations with Black programming, college radio stations, syndicated radio shows, music organizations, music publications, and other music and broadcasting companies with strong Black influence or ownership. Contacts(s): Charles Edwards (Publisher) Publisher: CDE. Published Date: Fall 1990. Page#: c35. Price: $50/ea. + $2.50 shipping. Frequency: Annual. Circulation: 5M. Type: media; guide. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
425 Alabama St.
San Francisco, CA 94110-1314
Issues: environment; media; arts; broadcasting, music; film. Description: Distributor/publisher of visual music and narrative nature videos for appreciation, relaxation, inspiration and education. Subjects include ecology, dolphins, birds, the rainforest, national parks and outer space. Representing Children's Television Workshop, Malibu Video, Marine Mammal Fund, Miramar, Nature Science Network, Peter Roberts, Sea Studios and Wilderness Video. Type: media. Source: Eco-Expo.
Lake Dr., RD 2, Box 377
Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Phone: (914)266-4301
Issues: spiritual; arts; health; psychology; transformation; literature; poetry; music. Description: 250+ "programs in psychology, the arts, spirituality, and health with such renowned faculty as Thich Nhat Hanh, Anne Wilson Schaef, Rosanne Cash, Bernie Seigel, Gabrielle Roth, Deepok Chopra, Andre Codrescu, Ysaye Barnwell, and Philip Kapleau. Enjoy tennis, swimming, and hiking. Lakeside campus available for rentals. Call or send for information." Other Resources: Extensive catalog available. Contacts(s): Elizabeth Lesser (Editor), Stephan Rechtschaffen (Founder/President), (914)266-8049. Established: 1982. Type: organization; institute. Source: Utne.
1522-13 Cloverfield Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90904-3502
Issues: arts; music. Description: "The top all-around music mag in the states today" - Whole Earth Catalog. "A valuable service for anyone not satisfied with the standard music press" - Trouser Press Record Guide. "Covers an immense variety of music" - Utne Reader. "Reviews of hundreds of albums and cassettes each issue" - New York Times. "A vibrant report on new frontiers of music" - Library Journal. "Excellent" - Rolling Stone. Subscriptions: $15/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Utne.
2207 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704-1415
Affiliate: Pacific Foundation. Issues: politics; media; arts; broadcasting; music; literature. Description: A public radio station that disseminates a wide variety of perspectives in many areas such as: African-American History, the women's movement, contemporary philosophy, arms control, and the environment. Contacts(s): Bill Thomas (Director) Fax: (818)985-8802. Established: 1949. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Scott O'Malley & Associates
Box 9188
Colorado Springs, CO 80932-0188 Phone: (719)635-7776
Issues: arts; music. Description: The Consort's ethereal jazz resonates with hauntingly beautiful folk melodies and timeless sounds of the natural world. Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 521
Los Angeles, CA 90053-0521
Issues: peace; media; arts; environment; broadcasting; film; poetry; music. Description: Provides broadcast videocassettes promoting global peace, justice, environmental stability, and spiritual growth. Formats include interviews, speeches, documentaries, musicians, and poets. Other Resources: Distribute a free copy of STEPS TO INNER PEACE upon request. Contacts(s): John Owen, Madeleine Schwab (Producers) Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'jowen'. Established: 1987. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1791
Bensalem, PA 19020-6791 Phone: (215)639-5823
Issues: arts; music. Description: Contemporary new age pop. Quality alternative independent music with a strong social, political, and environmental message. After-hours music line to listen to new releases. Contacts(s): Mark K. Allen Other:(800)882-4262 Orders. Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
133 W. 72nd St.
New York, NY 10023-3235 Phone: (800)621-6015
Issues: health; spiritual; arts; transformation; music. Description: "Beautiful four-color catalog features hundreds of New Age books plus a large selection of New Age music and self-help tapes - metaphysical jewelry - natural quartz points, pyramids and spheres, healing stones - sculptures, gifts, and tarot decks. Pyramid Books is the largest and most complete New Age catalog." Publisher: Pyramid Books. Page#: 32. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Utne.
966-M Mazzoni St., #4B
Ukiah, CA 95482 Phone: (800)762-7325
Affiliate: Real Goods Trading Company. Issues: energy; environment; solar; science; appropriate technology; conservation. Description: The most complete work on independent power production ever assembled. Nine chapters on everything you need to disconnect from the utility company -- solar, electric, wind, hydro, propane refrigeration, instantaneous water heating, composting and low flush toilets. The Sourcebook is $16 refundable on the first $100 order. Other Resources: Solar panels and other alternative energy products, do-it-yourself housing kits, 12-volt appliances, books, music, toys - anything for the new pioneer! Contacts(s): Jeff Oldhan (Sales Manager), Bev F. Milone (Customer Service Manager), (707)468-9214. Page#: 420. Price: $16/ea. for Sourcebook. Frequency: 6/yr. for catalogs. Circulation: 400M. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
178 Meadowcroft Dr.
San Anselmo, CA 94960-1507 Phone: (415)459-8601
Issues: arts; music. Description: Carries socially and politically-conscious, ethnic "world-beat" music, musical instruments, t-shirts, jewelry. Fax: (415)454-6553. Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
Kings Highway Rd.
Rowe, MA 01367 Phone: (413)339-4954
Issues: education; spiritual; politics; health; youth; faith; activism; transformation; networking; psychology. Description: "Since 1924 we have been a progressive, open co-ed summer camp for teenagers and later pre-teens, singles and families. In the fall, winter and spring we offer weekend retreats with some of the finest leaders in the country in the areas of psychology, religion, politics, health, and fun." Other Resources: Weekends for ecological activists, peace workers, myths, dreams, goddesses, drumming, Wicca, music, gays, lesbians, art, intimacy, men's issues, writing and more. Contacts(s): Doug Wilson, Prue Berry (Executive Directors), (413)339-4468. Other Formats: Cheshire, sticky labels. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Labels: 20M/negotiable. Established: 1924. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 9827
San Diego, CA 92169-9827 Phone: (619)272-7370
Affiliate: Earth Day Network. Issues: environment; media; education. Description: San Diego's largest celebration of Earth Day. Hundreds of vendors, music, art, displays, events. Contacts(s): Carolyn Chase Fax: (619)272-2933. Type: organization. Source: EarthBeat.
Frontier Records
Box 73449
Washington, DC 20056-3449 Phone: (202)319-2444
Issues: arts; music. Description: All instrumental "World" music. Staff and members of Greenpeace. New CD (The Crossing) available. Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
People's Music/Freedom
Box 26004
Alexandria, VA 22313-6004 Phone: (703)922-2800
Affiliate: People's Music/Freedom. Issues: arts; music. Description: "Promotion of progressive folk music and networking among concerned musicians of all types is the purpose. News of festivals, concerts, and conferences also makes it a good networking tool." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Marsha Lee Cutting, (703)941-0086. Price: Donation. Subscriptions: $5-$25/yr. Frequency: 2/yr. Established: 1980. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CULTURE.
Box 656
Metuchen, NJ 08840 Phone: (201)548-8600
Issues: education; justice; spiritual; arts; media. Description: "Emphasis on reference books, scholarly monographs, some professional textbooks. Dominant subject ares include: Cinema, women, minorities, music, literature, library science, social work, parapsychology." Contacts(s): Norman Horrocks (Vice President, Editorial), Barbara Lee (Senior Editor) Established: 1950. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Whole Earth Institute
27 Gate 5 Rd.
Sausalito, CA 94965-1401 Phone: (415)332-1716
Affiliate: Whole Earth Institute. Issues: energy; appropriate technology; computer networking. Description: Signal: Communication Tools for the Information Age is a 240-page catalog covering everything hi-tech, low-tech, and no-tech related to human communications, from speaking, acting, and drawing to satellite TV, computer networks, music synthesizers and beyond, with our usual how-to-use-it, where-to-find-it reviews. Contacts(s): Kelly Teevan (Executive Director) Page#: 240. Web or BBS: The WELL. E-Mail: Kerwit@Well. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: business; catalog; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Ge Ziong, 2127 Oakdale Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54302
Issues: health; environment; vegetarianism. Description: Essays on vegetarianism and employment, short stories, comics, columns, music reviews. Well done punk zine. Page#: 20. Price: 3 stamps/ea. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: MaximumRocknRoll.
Box 5253
Bethlehem, PA 18015-0253 Phone: (215)865-5366
Issues: arts; music. Description: A "journal covering traditional, contemporary, and ethnic folk music. Each issue features complete lead sheets to 20 songs with feature articles, interviews, reviews, news, festival listings, instrumental 'teach-ins', and regular columns by founder Pete Seeger and other prominent artists in the folk world covering issues ranging from children's music to performing artists' issues to storytelling and more." Contacts(s): Mark D. Moss Publisher: Sing Out Corp. Page#: 100. Price: $3.75/ea. Subscriptions: $15/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1950. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Utne.
Center for Folklife Programs & Cultural Studies
955 L'Enfant Plaza, #2600
Washington, DC 20560
Issues: arts; music. Description: Reissues (i.e. Woody Guthrie, Doc Watson, Pete Seeger, Ella Jenkins); new releases include ethnic music, jazz, classical, children's music and videos. Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 1125
Oceano, CA 93445
Issues: arts; music. Description: "Music the mass media can't let you hear": rock, folk, ethnic, electronic and other genres. This magazine includes interviews, scene, reports, and gear. Price: $2.50/sample. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
643 Alijo Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15241-2010 Phone: (412)343-1866
Issues: arts; music. Description: Extraordinary electro-acoustic sound. Music that falls somewhere between classical, hymns, and romantic tones. "Dream Cathedral" features two environmentally-inspired compositions, "Dolphins Hymn" and "View from Presque Isle." Will travel for concerts. Contacts(s): H.K. Hilner Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 481
Carmel Valley, CA 93924-0481 Phone: (408)659-3259
Issues: arts; health; music; psychology. Description: Provides musical and educational audio cassettes which "enhance the well-being of the planet." Contacts(s): Brandy Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 5349
Takoma Park, MD 20913-5349 Phone: (301)270-8412
Issues: arts; music. Description: "This magazine concentrates on workers' culture, specializing in poetry, short stories, photos, and songs by everyday workers. Music is the key feature, with the words and music of the songs often printed." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Saul Schniderman Price: Donation. Subscriptions: $7.50, $12 institution. Frequency: Irregular. Established: 1981. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CULTURE.
Box 1641
Chicago, IL 60690-1641 Phone: (312)588-6897
Issues: arts; media; theater; music; film; culture. Description: TOAR is the rational voice - commentary and analysis - of the politics, economics, and socio-philosophical conditions found in the visual arts condition. Contacts(s): Frank Salantrie (Editor/Publisher) Page#: 6-8. Price: $1.25/ea. Bulk Prices: 20% off/24. Subscriptions: $15.50/yr. Frequency: Irregular. Established: 1967. Type: periodical; report. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 9131
Berkeley, CA 94709-0131
Issues: arts; media; politics; music; theater; broadcasting; film. Description: Essays on books, theater, film, dance, music, art, television, and politics. Contacts(s): Wendy Lesser (Editor) Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
4720 Boston Way
Lanham, MD 20706-4310 Phone: (301)459-3366
Issues: education; justice; politics; spiritual. Description: College/graduate level textbooks of a scholarly nature concerned with the following topics: history, economics, business, psychology, political science, Black and African studies, philosophy, religion, sociology, music, art, literature, drama and education. Contacts(s): James E. Lyons Established: 1975. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
The Campus Y
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182-0001 Phone: (619)594-6805
Issues: health; environment; vegetarianism; networking; travel; recreation. Description: Popular mountain weekend getaway features networking, resources, music, wellness workshops, exercise. Tent camping or cabins. Vegetarian meals. Call for schedules. Contacts(s): Jim Nessheim Type: organization. Source: EarthBeat.
13012 Henno Rd.
Glen Ellen, CA 95442-9613 Phone: (415)380-6677
Issues: arts; music. Description: Environmental habitat series (CD or tape) includes Natural Voices - African Song Cycle, Green Meadow Stream, Dawn at Trout Lake, others. Other:(800)842-5678. Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 2749
Friday Harbor, WA 98250-2749 Phone: (206)378-3979
Issues: arts; music. Description: Soothing environmental recordings and innovative music from classical to contemporary, available in cassette or CD. Publishes "Growing a Green Business" booklet. Contacts(s): Janis Fax: (206)378-3977. Other:(800)228-5711. Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
Institute for Social & Cultural Communications
18 Millfield ST.
Woods Hole, MA 02543 Phone: (508)548-9063
Affiliate: Institute for Social & Cultural Communications. Issues: politics; justice; peace; environment; activism; ideation; analysis. Description: "This magazine is an entertaining collection of political and social commentary from a progressive perspective, aiming "to assist activist efforts to attain a better future." Special columns devoted to music, art, sports, and book reviews help make the cultural coverage of special interest. Top writers such as Noam Chomsky, Bell Hooks and Barbara Ehrenreich give promise to the future of this new political magazine." - C.Canan Other Resources: ZMI - ZMedia Institute (9 days in June); LBBS - computer bulletin board. Contacts(s): Lydia Sargent Page#: 64-72. Price: $3.95. Subscriptions: $25, $35 institution; $18 low-income. Frequency: 11/yr. Circulation: 21M. Fax: (508)457-0626. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1987. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Progressive Periodicals/GENERAL.
6 Arizona Ave.
Rensselaer, NY 12144-4502 Phone: (518)479-3707
Issues: arts; media; press; culture. Description: A guide to the very small press, focused mainly on magazines with circulation 15,000 or less but including independent music, books, video, software, and networking news from a variety of sources.All topics are covered. Offers analysis. Contacts(s): Mike Gunderloy (Editor) Page#: 112. Price: $3/ea. Bulk Prices: $1.80ea/24. Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.