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An exceptionally moving and heartfelt statement of love, family, friendship, and faith in thirteen original lyrical folk-pop songs passionately and evocatively exploring the universal passages of our lives. About the Author Concert and recording artist, composer/lyricist, pianist, and vocalist Joy Katzen-Guthrie uniquely weaves traditional, contemporary, and original music from pop, stage, film, and world genres, celebrating the human spirit. Recipient of Weekly Planet Magazine Critics Choice Best Religious Music, Best of the Bay: Her words are uplifting and inspiring ... She is truly a gifted musician and a wonderful example of what spirituality and faith can mean in the 21st century. From Focus Entertainment Magazine: Passages is a musical scrapbook of Katzen-Guthrie's songwriting newly arranged and recorded in the supportive company of Tim Diehl and Brad Carlton...Katzen-Guthrie uses simple, direct language and soothing melodies to describe the complex feelings of found love (Very First Love Song), lost love (Lora), and the growth of spirituality (as in the album's title cut, perhaps her strongest work). Her playing and singing have never sounded stronger or more convincing. Says Donna Klein, founder of the Women Musicians Alliance: Joy is a marvel on the keyboard, making her playing seem effortless. Her compositions, as well as her adaptations of others' songs, reflect the summation that it is her life. When she sits down at the keyboard, starts playing, smiles that warm smile of hers and sings to your heart, well it's just inspirational! Her other recordings include Seasons of Joy, How Good and How Pleasant, The Heart of Ancient Promise, SoulStream, A Steadfast Bridge, Favorite Melody, Vol. 1, and Favorite Melody, Vol. 2.