NPR Song of the Day
Greek Myths in a Same-Sex Love Song
By John Murph

• 'Narcissus' by Patricia Barber (listen via NPR)

Patricia Barber won the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship in the new category of songwriting.

NPR.org, August 14, 2006 · "I'm falling in love with her," Patricia Barber sings in the opening line of "Narcissus," from her splendid new Mythologies -- a song-cycle based on the Greek myths from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Given the ballad's title, it's clear that Barber is touching on themes of self-adulation, but the subtext of same-sex romance remains apparent throughout...continue at National Public Radio?

Note: Our CEO, MW Savant interviewed Ms. Barber on Renegade Talk Radio's "Queer Nation Show", of which he was the host heard in more than sixty countries. "Patricia Barber is one of the most sensuous, intelligent and communicative vocalists of our time. She is a prominent and highly regarded GLBT artist and a true gem! I am so glad to have had the pleasure of hearing her music. Get her music. ASAP! You'll be so glad you did!," said Savant today.