A Love Supreme with Lisa Sahulka

Lisa Sahulka, WPKN

A Love Supreme explores the ever-evolving landscape of modern jazz while celebrating the rich musical traditions from which it emerged. Drawing connections between contemporary innovators and the enduring influences of blues, gospel, folk, world music, and the great jazz masters, each program presents jazz as a living, evolving art form. Through thoughtfully curated themes that often explore social justice, civil rights, democracy, the environment, peace, and our shared humanity, the show invites listeners on a journey of discovery where adventurous new voices, timeless recordings, and global musical traditions come together in a spirit of creativity, improvisation, and hope.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    A Love Supreme July 20 2026 Part 3

    A Love Supreme journeys across continents and musical traditions, beginning with songs of exile and liberation before flowing through modern jazz, folk, soul, experimental music, and global improvisation. Along the way, Charles Lloyd, Chris Potter, Patricia Brennan, Ben LaMar Gay, Sarathy Korwar, Dominique Fils-Aimé, and others explore themes of identity, solidarity, environmental stewardship, and spiritual renewal. Interwoven with voices from poetry and spoken word, the program moves from rivers to oceans, from protest to peace, ultimately celebrating music's enduring power to connect cultures, inspire hope, and remind us that every journey home is both deeply personal and profoundly universal.Water as metaphor: Waters of Babylon, Bag of Waters, Sea of Love, Sea Triptych, Sueños de Coral Azul, Fish Out of Water, and Hurricane Dorothy create a continuous aquatic thread.  Social justice and liberation: Sweet Honey in the Rock, Terri Lyne Carrington's Solidarity Song, Roy Brooks' The Free Slave, Ted Lucas' You've Got the Power, and Dominique Fils-Aimé's Rise. Global perspectives: Indian, Japanese, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and American influences sit comfortably together, reflecting your show's broad view of modern jazz and creative music. Reflection and homecoming: The set closes with music that suggests departure, return, and inner peace—Leaving Home, The Inner Light, and The Free Slave provide a powerful emotional resolution.

    A Love Supreme July 20 2026 Part 3

  2. 5d ago

    A Love Supreme July 20 2026 Part 2

    A Love Supreme journeys across continents and musical traditions, beginning with songs of exile and liberation before flowing through modern jazz, folk, soul, experimental music, and global improvisation. Along the way, Charles Lloyd, Chris Potter, Patricia Brennan, Ben LaMar Gay, Sarathy Korwar, Dominique Fils-Aimé, and others explore themes of identity, solidarity, environmental stewardship, and spiritual renewal. Interwoven with voices from poetry and spoken word, the program moves from rivers to oceans, from protest to peace, ultimately celebrating music's enduring power to connect cultures, inspire hope, and remind us that every journey home is both deeply personal and profoundly universal.Water as metaphor: Waters of Babylon, Bag of Waters, Sea of Love, Sea Triptych, Sueños de Coral Azul, Fish Out of Water, and Hurricane Dorothy create a continuous aquatic thread.  Social justice and liberation: Sweet Honey in the Rock, Terri Lyne Carrington's Solidarity Song, Roy Brooks' The Free Slave, Ted Lucas' You've Got the Power, and Dominique Fils-Aimé's Rise. Global perspectives: Indian, Japanese, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and American influences sit comfortably together, reflecting your show's broad view of modern jazz and creative music. Reflection and homecoming: The set closes with music that suggests departure, return, and inner peace—Leaving Home, The Inner Light, and The Free Slave provide a powerful emotional resolution.

    A Love Supreme July 20 2026 Part 2

  3. 5d ago

    A Love Supreme July 20 2026 Part 1

    A Love Supreme journeys across continents and musical traditions, beginning with songs of exile and liberation before flowing through modern jazz, folk, soul, experimental music, and global improvisation. Along the way, Charles Lloyd, Chris Potter, Patricia Brennan, Ben LaMar Gay, Sarathy Korwar, Dominique Fils-Aimé, and others explore themes of identity, solidarity, environmental stewardship, and spiritual renewal. Interwoven with voices from poetry and spoken word, the program moves from rivers to oceans, from protest to peace, ultimately celebrating music's enduring power to connect cultures, inspire hope, and remind us that every journey home is both deeply personal and profoundly universal.Water as metaphor: Waters of Babylon, Bag of Waters, Sea of Love, Sea Triptych, Sueños de Coral Azul, Fish Out of Water, and Hurricane Dorothy create a continuous aquatic thread.  Social justice and liberation: Sweet Honey in the Rock, Terri Lyne Carrington's Solidarity Song, Roy Brooks' The Free Slave, Ted Lucas' You've Got the Power, and Dominique Fils-Aimé's Rise. Global perspectives: Indian, Japanese, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and American influences sit comfortably together, reflecting your show's broad view of modern jazz and creative music. Reflection and homecoming: The set closes with music that suggests departure, return, and inner peace—Leaving Home, The Inner Light, and The Free Slave provide a powerful emotional resolution.

    A Love Supreme July 20 2026 Part 1

  4. Jul 18

    A Love Supreme July 6 2026 Part 3

    This week's A Love Supreme celebrates music as a force for liberation, resilience, and hope. Beginning with the spiritual traditions of Sweet Honey in the Rock and journeying through the profound works of Abdullah Ibrahim, the program explores themes of freedom, justice, and human dignity across continents and generations. Along the way, contemporary voices including Somi, Nduduzo Makhathini, Kamasi Washington, The Comet Is Coming, Lakecia Benjamin, Ibrahim Maalouf, and Jon Batiste demonstrate how today's artists continue to expand jazz's expressive power while honoring its roots. Blending African rhythms, spiritual jazz, global influences, and modern improvisation, the show offers an inspiring musical journey that reminds us of jazz's enduring ability to illuminate our shared humanity and imagine a more hopeful future.

    A Love Supreme July 6 2026 Part 3

  5. Jul 18

    A Love Supreme July 6 2026 Part 2

    This week's A Love Supreme celebrates music as a force for liberation, resilience, and hope. Beginning with the spiritual traditions of Sweet Honey in the Rock and journeying through the profound works of Abdullah Ibrahim, the program explores themes of freedom, justice, and human dignity across continents and generations. Along the way, contemporary voices including Somi, Nduduzo Makhathini, Kamasi Washington, The Comet Is Coming, Lakecia Benjamin, Ibrahim Maalouf, and Jon Batiste demonstrate how today's artists continue to expand jazz's expressive power while honoring its roots. Blending African rhythms, spiritual jazz, global influences, and modern improvisation, the show offers an inspiring musical journey that reminds us of jazz's enduring ability to illuminate our shared humanity and imagine a more hopeful future.

    A Love Supreme July 6 2026 Part 2

  6. Jul 18

    A Love Supreme July 6 2026 Part 1

    This week's A Love Supreme celebrates music as a force for liberation, resilience, and hope. Beginning with the spiritual traditions of Sweet Honey in the Rock and journeying through the profound works of Abdullah Ibrahim, the program explores themes of freedom, justice, and human dignity across continents and generations. Along the way, contemporary voices including Somi, Nduduzo Makhathini, Kamasi Washington, The Comet Is Coming, Lakecia Benjamin, Ibrahim Maalouf, and Jon Batiste demonstrate how today's artists continue to expand jazz's expressive power while honoring its roots. Blending African rhythms, spiritual jazz, global influences, and modern improvisation, the show offers an inspiring musical journey that reminds us of jazz's enduring ability to illuminate our shared humanity and imagine a more hopeful future.

    A Love Supreme July 6 2026 Part 1

  7. Jul 18

    A Love Supreme July 13 2026 Part 3

    This week's A Love Supreme traces the rich lineage of American music, beginning with spirituals and the blues before moving through folk traditions, bebop, soul jazz, and contemporary improvisation. Along the way, the playlist highlights the enduring influence of artists such as Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Thelonious Monk, Charles Lloyd, and today's innovative musicians, revealing jazz as a living conversation rooted in resilience, creativity, and community. More than a collection of songs, the program offers a musical journey that celebrates the traditions that shaped jazz while embracing the artists who continue to carry it forward.

    A Love Supreme July 13 2026 Part 3

  8. Jul 18

    A Love Supreme July 13 2026 Part 2

    This week's A Love Supreme traces the rich lineage of American music, beginning with spirituals and the blues before moving through folk traditions, bebop, soul jazz, and contemporary improvisation. Along the way, the playlist highlights the enduring influence of artists such as Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Thelonious Monk, Charles Lloyd, and today's innovative musicians, revealing jazz as a living conversation rooted in resilience, creativity, and community. More than a collection of songs, the program offers a musical journey that celebrates the traditions that shaped jazz while embracing the artists who continue to carry it forward.

    A Love Supreme July 13 2026 Part 2

  9. Jul 18

    A Love Supreme July 13 2026 Part 1

    This week's A Love Supreme traces the rich lineage of American music, beginning with spirituals and the blues before moving through folk traditions, bebop, soul jazz, and contemporary improvisation. Along the way, the playlist highlights the enduring influence of artists such as Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Thelonious Monk, Charles Lloyd, and today's innovative musicians, revealing jazz as a living conversation rooted in resilience, creativity, and community. More than a collection of songs, the program offers a musical journey that celebrates the traditions that shaped jazz while embracing the artists who continue to carry it forward.

    A Love Supreme July 13 2026 Part 1
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About

A Love Supreme explores the ever-evolving landscape of modern jazz while celebrating the rich musical traditions from which it emerged. Drawing connections between contemporary innovators and the enduring influences of blues, gospel, folk, world music, and the great jazz masters, each program presents jazz as a living, evolving art form. Through thoughtfully curated themes that often explore social justice, civil rights, democracy, the environment, peace, and our shared humanity, the show invites listeners on a journey of discovery where adventurous new voices, timeless recordings, and global musical traditions come together in a spirit of creativity, improvisation, and hope.

Information

  • Creator
    Lisa Sahulka, WPKN
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Lisa Sahulka, WPKN