Literature & Music
Library on Martinique. Photo: Tonya Fitzpatrick
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”
– St. Augustine
Learning about the places that shaped and inspired writers and musicians can add deeper understanding to a work of literature or a song. Because of the significance these works have in our lives, traveling to explore the life of a famous writer or see the creative communities that produced music that defined a generation can touch and enrich travelers in profound ways.
Explore the historical and cultural impact on literature and music as you travel the globe. Literature and music go hand in hand, the beautiful verses when played with tunes bring out the most enjoyable renditions.
In an effort to raise awareness about the plight of the rainforest, author Lucian Spataro Jr. sets off on a cross-country journey by horseback. He shares his journey in his photo journal book "The Long Ride."
Rene Marie is a Grammy-nominated singer, actress and writer who uses her energetic and dynamic voice to raise awareness about social issues.
The country of Russia celebrated a very successful Olympic and Paralympic Games and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in Sochi. For us, the Paralympic Games were transformative. We saw many examples of courage, strength, humanity and the belief that all things are possible, especially in the face of great adversity. For a spectator, traveling to the Olympic Games takes about 24 hours of constant travel, but once you see Sochi and all it has to offer, the inconvenience and jet lag drift away. Others have endured and waited for this moment far longer than 24 hours. We met some amazing people and some colorful characters during our time in Sochi and you'll meet some of them during the show. You will receive a small taste of what we experienced during our time in Sochi. On our way back to the U.S. we spent a long layover in Moscow and you’ll hear about [...]
The North American Travel Journalist Association (NATJA) announced that World Footprints has received two top awards for journalism excellence.
Lynn Glaze Author and former school teacher Lynn Glaze joins this special children's book club to discuss her book: Samuel Sails Round the Horn. A tale of an ancestor that provides a realistic glimpse into daily life in 1850 and embraces the importance of traveling to adopt a worldly view. We're joined by two special student listener reviewers: Jedidiah Bonner and Zamika Peterson. Sam's adventure is a great read for school-aged children and adults alike. Want to hear more about Sam's journey? The California Gold Rush? It is October 1850, talk of the discovery of gold in California is rampant, and sixteen-year-old Sam Nelson has just made a life-changing decision. Unbeknownst to him, he is sailing straight into manhood. In this adventurous tale based on true events, a young man with a big dream soon learns more about himself than he ever imagined as he takes the voyage of a lifetime. You [...]
A far cry from sunset Can 4 friends travel through 5 countries on two continents to get 10 major music artists to appear on a tribute album to 1 unknown songwriter? That is the question we'll have answered with today’s Book Club reading, A Far Cry From Sunset. The unknown songwriter is our book’s author, Billy Franks. The first chapter has Billy admitting that he is a man whose dreams didn’t come true. The latter chapters describe a verbal altercation with singer Bryan Adams and everything in between offers a cross between science fiction, suspense, and comedy relief. Did Billy Frank and his friends achieve their goal or did they realize unexpected dreams? Tune in to hear the answer to this question and others like: When did Billy Frank's lifelong friendship with Prince Harry begin? Did Billy Frank and his friends actually steal from Led Zeppelin? What was the biggest [...]
ou may know actress/singer Gloria Loring from her character Liz Chandler on the soap opera Days of Our Lives, or as the singer in the number-one hit song "Friends and Lovers" or as the mother of singer Robin Thicke.
You may know actress/singer Gloria Loring from her character Liz Chandler on the soap opera Days of Our Lives, or as the singer in the number-one hit song "Friends and Lovers" or as the mother of singer Robin Thicke. But what you may not know is that Gloria has wrestled with real-life dramas throughout her life. Her oldest child was diagnosed with a chronic illness, she struggled through an unraveling marriage and faced countless professional challenges. But Gloria Loring also experienced the saving grace of timely coincidences. Today's Book Club reading "Coincidence is God's Way of Remaining Anonymous" is a detailed account of Gloria Loring's compelling life's journey and her exploration of the mystery of divine intervention. Gloria Loring experienced many 'accidental miracles' that occurred at just the right time. One example was her discovery of a business card with the words "expect a miracle" that someone or something placed [...]
World Footprints will travel along The Road To Freedom with author and former civil rights activist Charlie Cobb as he introduces us to the places of the movement and the personalities who made those places historically relevant. His book titled " On the Road to Freedom " gives a guided tour of the Civil Rights Trail. Then meet fellow travelers Scott Hartblay and Christine Bischoff as they recount their independent journeys along the civil rights trail through Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana.
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before rebranding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Let us take you through Washington DCs Duke Ellington Jazz Festival Your Traveling enthusiasts continue their destination music series with two men who have seen the world through and because of their music. Folk recording artist Willy Porter tells us all about some the unique music venues he has played at during his travels. Then, legendary Jazz manager and producer Charles Fishman, founder and executive producer of Washington DCs Duke Ellington Jazz Festival, shares some tales from the road from his travels with Dizzy Gillespie.
World Footprints is thrilled to announce its inclusion in the newly released book, Become an Award Winning Company, authored by the acclaimed speaker and entrepreneur, Matt Shoup. This insightful guide provides a comprehensive roadmap to enhancing business success and credibility through the strategic pursuit of awards.
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Ian and Tonya continue exploring the dynamic music scene in Seattle, Washington. Seattle is home to the world's most popular symphony orchestra and opera-like Odesza, Heart, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Ryan Lewis etc. With more than eighty musical venues serving your ears with live music to some eminent musicians performing worldwide and popularizing Seattle music, grunge. The city is the best for music lovers for a musical delight.
