Mike Fiorito – Bluegrass, Buddhism, and Beyond: A Journey Through the Life and Work of Peter Rowan

Aired Monday, May 8, 2023 at 11:00 AM PST / 2:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM GMT / 8:00 PM CET

OMTimes Media is pleased to announce a captivating radio interview between Kara Johnstad, the Host of the show Voice Rising, and author Mike Fiorito. The discussion will revolve around Fiorito’s new book release, “Mescalito Riding His White Horse,” which explores the unique blend of Buddhism and Bluegrass music. The book is inspired by the interviews Fiorito conducted with Peter Rowan, a legendary bluegrass and spiritual musician. “Mescalito Riding, His White Horse” is not just a biography of Rowan’s life but also a personal journey of Fiorito himself. It combines autobiography, song lyric analysis, and explorations of Buddhism, among other themes.

Fiorito’s book offers a fascinating look into the themes that Rowan has covered in his songs, such as music history, climate change, eco-activism, social activism, and spirituality. It is rare to find Asian philosophy and bluegrass music woven together so seamlessly, and Fiorito manages to make it an entertaining and enlightening read. Join Kara Johnstad and Mike Fiorito on the Voice Rising show as they delve deeper into the world of bluegrass music, spirituality, and Buddhism. Tune in to this insightful interview on OMTimes Radio on May 8, 2023. Don’t miss this unique blend of music, philosophy, and personal anecdotes.

Mike Fiorito is an Associate Editor for Mad Swirl Magazine and a regular Red Hook Star Revue contributor. His other books are The Hated Ones, Sleeping with Fishes, Falling from Trees, Call Me Guido, Freud’s Haberdashery Habits, and Hallucinating Huxley. He lives in Brooklyn, NY

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