Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Guest Host: Frank Stasio
Trying to find common ground across cultural, religious, ethnic, and political divides, musicians David Wilcox and Nance Pettit have set mystic poetry to music. Hear the common voice of humanity in the works by Saint Francis of Assisi, Sufi Mystic Jalaludin Rumi, Zen poet Dogen Kigen, Jewish Mystic Judiah Halevi, and others.
Guests
- Nance Pettit Singer/songwriter, "Out Beyond Ideas"
- John Davies Co-Director, “Partners in Conflict” and “Partners in Peacebuilding” Projects at the University of Maryland’s Center for International Development and Conflict Management
- David Wilcox Singer/songwriter, "Out Beyond Ideas"
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