Matthew Perryman Jones is performing songwriter by trade, though at heart, he is actually a seeker. With each entry into his discography, his musical and moral compass points toward an artistic horizon he has yet to explore. Sometimes, he turns his gaze to examine his own inner world. Other times, he looks to the inspirations found in the letters Vincent Van Gogh penned to his brother Theo, or in the idea of duende as proffered by Federico García Lorca, and in the poetic verses of Sufi poets Hafiz and Rumi. 

In this episode, Stephen Roach talks with Matthew about the inspirations behind his songs, the nuances within his art and the signposts along the way which give meaning and direction to his creative path.

We are thrilled to announce that Matthew Perryman Jones will be performing at the upcoming The Breath & the Clay creative arts gathering in Winston Salem, NC March 20-22, 2020. Ticket links and access to the additional content are in the show notes of this episode and at Makers and Mystics dot com.