Threads and Tangents 9/10/24 - Snakes

This week we'll hear songs about Snakes. With its enigmatic presence and symbolic complexity, the snake has slithered its way through centuries of folklore and into the heart of music. Across genres and eras, musicians have been charmed by the serpent’s metaphorical richness, writing songs that explore themes of temptation, danger, wisdom, and transformation.

We'll hear: Lone Justice, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Tom Brad & Alice, Townes Van Zandt, Harvey Mandel, Magic Slim & the Teardrops, Balsam Range, Shel Silverstein, R.L. Burnside, Alex Lacquement, Maija Kauhanen, Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac, The Dreadful Snakes, She, Oscar Brown Jr., and John Lee Hooker.

Anything on your mind? Contact me at threadsandtangents@kmre.org