Carrie Newcomer‘s album A Great Wild Mercy is a heartwarming foray into a world of possibilities and hope, while acknowledging the challenges of life.  The painful aspects of reality are not candy-coated in Newcomer’s stories, but beauty and aliveness are celebrated. The use of imagery and sense memory in her songs is crafted beautifully.

Welcomed back to Paradigms after 7 years, the conversation with Carrie is a heartfelt exchange. The themes of presence, kindness, hope and mercy, run through the songs, a perfect way to start the new year. Carrie performs the title track.

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Music by: Carrie Newcomer

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