articles

  • Fall 2008
    The Peace Chronicle
    Newsletter of the Peace and Justice Studies Association
    Peace and Justice in Words and Music: An Interview with emma's revolution

    "Randall Amster recently spoke with Pat and Sandy about their travels, how they stay inspired in these troubling times, and the legacy of their anthemic songs."

  • 05/08/2008
    Kingston Times
    Dancing at the revolution

    "A tsunami of activism, a tidal wave for peace."

  • 10/29/2007
    Bill Hahn Program Notes: WFDU
    The Continuing Sock Shortage

    "Those of you who have heard me on the program over the years know that I refer to Pat as my favorite and best anthem writer to visit this planet in many a moon. Now she is multiplied by two."

  • 06/27/2007
    Chicago Free Press
    Out women artists offer soul and more

    "['Roots, Rock & Revolution' is] an album that is bound to stir up activist tendencies in all who listen"

  • 05/16/2007
    Everett Daily Herald
    Duo continues tradition of music with a message

    "Emma's Revolution stands out among those voices that deliver a nudge to our conscience and our sense of who we could be."

  • 03/01/2007
    Z Magazine
    Making Social Change With Music

    "Beyond progressive commentary, Emma's Revolution examines issues of our time the way the media should."

  • 12/01/2006
    Florida Today
    Emma's Revolution delivers a message of peace

    "A catchy melody and a Dixie Chicks-countryesque sound make ['Vote' a song] that'll leave a musical imprint in your ears and have you singing it for days."

  • Spring 2005
    Sing Out! Magazine
    Pat Humphries & Sandy O Are Emma's Revolution

    "emma's revolution is a revelation. These women focus their political passions in deftly-turned phrases and memorable melodies to testify for love, peace, equality and justice in that delicate balance exemplified by Pete Seeger: writing and singing rare and exquisite songs that teach but don't preach."

  • 10/01/2004
    Singer Magazine
    Indie Artist Showcase

    "Their new cd, One, is garnering attention all over the place . . .Their harmonies blend together perfectly. And it's clear through their lyrics; they are passionate about the message they hope to deliver to their growing fan base."

  • 12/01/2002
    Hope Magazine
    Singing to the Other Side

    "Folksinger Pat Humphries wrote a song that took twelve years to become an overnight sensation--a simple melody and a balm of words for painful times."

  • 05/22/2002
    NPR
    'Swimming to the Other Side': The Evolution of A Modern Folk Anthem

    "The powers that be can control the media but it's hard to stop a good song... Pat's songs will be sung well into the 22nd century." Pete Seeger on NPR's "All Things Considered"