Author Felicity Harley has had a long career as a journalist, writer and a social justice activist. So what could be better than this engaging talk about aspects of music in her series Until This Last. The first book The Burning Years now out and available on Amazon can be found at the link below.  

In this podcast we focus on the second book Homo Deus, to be published in March 2025. Rick successfully teases out its links with music and begins with a thoughtful and unique performance  of the Classic Jazz Standard “The Very Thought of You”.

Learn more about Felicity and grab a copy of her latest book at:
Amazon link:  https://www.amazon.com/Burning-Years-Until-This-Quartet/dp/1543166512

You Tube link to her video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMlcqQl1cxATZacbvn_dWVw

Website: https://theburningyears.squarespace.com/

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