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…
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…
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…
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…
Buzz Like a Bee by Matt Feinstein Buzz like a beeBuzz like a beeNot just for meFor the whole community We share the foodWe dance to show whereWe split the workEach bee does their share Buzz like a beeBuzz like a beeNot just for meFor the whole community Each bee has a roleGuard, nurse and…
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…