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08/14/2025

08/11/2025

August 15th marks the 56th year since the legendary Woodstock music festival and we have just the musical resource to help you celebrate!

In this free Song Spotlight, we feature Richie Havens, the musician who kicked off Woodstock and improvised a song that became synonymous with the music festival.

Check out the song and discover more about Woodstock here: https://soundscapingsource.com/song-spotlight-freedom/

08/05/2025

On August 4th, 1967 1967 Pink Floyd released their debut album The Piper At the Gates of Dawn.

Do you have a favorite Pink Floyd album? Tell us in the comments below!

07/22/2025

What band sounds like summer to you?

Tell us in the comments below!

07/15/2025

Summertime is gearing up and the cicadas are starting to add their songs to the chorus of bugs here in the Midwest. We have a great Song Spotlight featuring a tune starring the cricket: “El Grillo” by Josquin des Prez.

Check out the song here: https://soundscapingsource.com/song-spotlight-el-grillo/

07/07/2025

The hit song of the summer in 1960 was "Theme From a Summer Place" by Percy Faith. Ten years later, it was Mungo Jerry's "In the Summertime." Which song matches your summer vibe?

07/02/2025

Summer has officially started! We've gathered a mix of summer songs that range from high energy dancing songs to relaxing summer evening songs.

What are your go-to songs for summer?

06/27/2025

We would like to thank all of the LGBTQ+ Elders for their resilience and authenticity, and for being leaders in what it means to show up as your authentic self.

06/20/2025

Today we are celebrating the beauty each person brings to the community and as Cindy Lauper sings in “True Colors”, “you’re beautiful like a rainbow.”

06/13/2025

Check out SAGEUSA.org/Pride25’s for the Pride Programming Guide to get a month’s worth of ways to celebrate Pride Month, the history and stories of people’s lived experiences, and celebrating community together.

06/11/2025

Happy Pride Month! We are celebrating the LGBTQ+ Elders and recognizing their foundational work and contributions to paving the way for future generations.

Please check out SAGEUSA.org/Pride25 to find out more about ways you can join in the celebration and resources to use for

06/04/2025

June is Pride Month and we have a free musical resource for you to help kick off your musical celebration of Pride.

Our featured Song Spotlight is on "I'm Coming Out" by Diana Ross, a song that is regarded as an anthem for the LGBTQIA+ community. This tune is just one of the many Pride anthems. Use this resource as a jumping off point to celebrating Pride with your community.

Check it out here: https://soundscapingsource.com/song-spotlight-im-coming-out/

(If you are compiling a collection of songs we recommend combining classic anthems with songs sung by LGBTQIA+ artists.)