By far, his song something to Believe, about Dan lowen, is one of my favorites that he wrote. We met him in Key West, in the early 2010s, and I've enjoyed his music ever since
I've known Yata since college, attending St Olaf at the same time as him. He and Jean are long-time friends of me and my wife Martha. We've been enjoying his music for years, not to mention the many friends that we have met from western Wisconsin, because of Yata and Jean. Wherever Jean and Yata go, they make a difference, and they make the world a better place.
Thanks, Mark, for an excellent, insightful interview with my old friend and collaborator Yata. I think I first met him in about 1978. Shortly afterwards I saw him at a party at a friend's house and sang him a song I'd just written called "Windmill Baby." His eyes got real big and he said, "Can you write that down?" A couple of weeks later he called me up and invited me to join him and a band of neighbors in singing that song, and others, for the Stockholm Art Fair. This was the beginning of nearly four decades of (off-and-on) songwriting collaboration. I have learned such an incredible amount from Yata about music theory, song structure, performance, harmonizing, recording... not to mention living a life of service, artistry, and friendship. I am eternally grateful that I've had the joy and privilege of making music and writing songs with this kind, generous, talented soul.
I truly enjoyed your interview with Yata!
I first met Yata in November 2005 when he sang for my Aunt’s funeral at a small country church in the Coulee. Several years later we formed Yata, Sinz & Orfield and started playing together. Yata is a gifted singer, guitarist and songwriter. He is also one of the nicest people I know. Thanks for the great program!
Thanks, Mark, for a most inspiring and professional soul-to-soul interview with my new, old friend Yata Peinovich, with whom I’ve recently crossed paths and made some wonderful music. Take a musician’s word for it, Yata sets a high artistic bar for those of us so fortunate to play and sing along with him. I commend you for bringing out in your interview Yata’s infectious enthusiasm for life and, by example of several of his finest songs, his soulful approach to musical storytelling and interpretation. I consider your program with Yata a success in large part due to your considerable interviewing skills - your relaxed yet steady pacing, intelligent questioning and sensitive segues. I am grateful to have found your program online and I thank you for rewarding me with a deeper insight into the heart and soul of a new, old friend.
Sue grooves and moves with curves where nerves are stirred with verve, there simply is no word to describe the vibe that occurs inside the whole soul. Yata
I met Yata in the 1970's and was fortunate to collaborate with him musically for a few years. It was always a joy for me to hear Yata bring that special magic of his, brimming over with innocence and sensitivity, warmth and charm. I was truly enchanted.
But that was a long time ago and I figured that nothing so pure could endure. Then I listened to Mark's interview and was amazed. Everything I remembered was still there - that sense of wonder, reverence and discovery that has always been at the core of Yata's music.
Yata's music is at once comforting. amusing, entertaining, thought provoking, inspiring and humbling. Like the man himself it remains authentic, original, heartfelt and imbued with optimism. It still brings me joy. Thank you Yata! And thank you Mark for a great interview that went in so many interesting directions. Now I know how Yata got his nickname! And I could not agree with you more Mark, immersing in Yata's music simply make life better.
We’ve had over forty years of music and art adventure. I found my soulmate in Yata. Thank you Mark for sharing Yata’s big creative soul with the world.
This podcast was well done! The interviewer did a great job better than some I have seen on CNN or MSNBC.
Omkari was full of truths about today's issues in this crazy world.
Thank You to you both for speaking your truths.
By far, his song something to Believe, about Dan lowen, is one of my favorites that he wrote. We met him in Key West, in the early 2010s, and I've enjoyed his music ever since
I've known Yata since college, attending St Olaf at the same time as him. He and Jean are long-time friends of me and my wife Martha. We've been enjoying his music for years, not to mention the many friends that we have met from western Wisconsin, because of Yata and Jean. Wherever Jean and Yata go, they make a difference, and they make the world a better place.
Thanks, Mark, for an excellent, insightful interview with my old friend and collaborator Yata. I think I first met him in about 1978. Shortly afterwards I saw him at a party at a friend's house and sang him a song I'd just written called "Windmill Baby." His eyes got real big and he said, "Can you write that down?" A couple of weeks later he called me up and invited me to join him and a band of neighbors in singing that song, and others, for the Stockholm Art Fair. This was the beginning of nearly four decades of (off-and-on) songwriting collaboration. I have learned such an incredible amount from Yata about music theory, song structure, performance, harmonizing, recording... not to mention living a life of service, artistry, and friendship. I am eternally grateful that I've had the joy and privilege of making music and writing songs with this kind, generous, talented soul.
Mark,
I truly enjoyed your interview with Yata!
I first met Yata in November 2005 when he sang for my Aunt’s funeral at a small country church in the Coulee. Several years later we formed Yata, Sinz & Orfield and started playing together. Yata is a gifted singer, guitarist and songwriter. He is also one of the nicest people I know. Thanks for the great program!
I enjoyed the interview and discussion. It gave me an insight into Yata's music and creative process.
Thanks, Mark, for a most inspiring and professional soul-to-soul interview with my new, old friend Yata Peinovich, with whom I’ve recently crossed paths and made some wonderful music. Take a musician’s word for it, Yata sets a high artistic bar for those of us so fortunate to play and sing along with him. I commend you for bringing out in your interview Yata’s infectious enthusiasm for life and, by example of several of his finest songs, his soulful approach to musical storytelling and interpretation. I consider your program with Yata a success in large part due to your considerable interviewing skills - your relaxed yet steady pacing, intelligent questioning and sensitive segues. I am grateful to have found your program online and I thank you for rewarding me with a deeper insight into the heart and soul of a new, old friend.
Sue grooves and moves with curves where nerves are stirred with verve, there simply is no word to describe the vibe that occurs inside the whole soul. Yata
I met Yata in the 1970's and was fortunate to collaborate with him musically for a few years. It was always a joy for me to hear Yata bring that special magic of his, brimming over with innocence and sensitivity, warmth and charm. I was truly enchanted.
But that was a long time ago and I figured that nothing so pure could endure. Then I listened to Mark's interview and was amazed. Everything I remembered was still there - that sense of wonder, reverence and discovery that has always been at the core of Yata's music.
Yata's music is at once comforting. amusing, entertaining, thought provoking, inspiring and humbling. Like the man himself it remains authentic, original, heartfelt and imbued with optimism. It still brings me joy. Thank you Yata! And thank you Mark for a great interview that went in so many interesting directions. Now I know how Yata got his nickname! And I could not agree with you more Mark, immersing in Yata's music simply make life better.
Jeff Rubin
We’ve had over forty years of music and art adventure. I found my soulmate in Yata. Thank you Mark for sharing Yata’s big creative soul with the world.