Upwelling: Tuomas Mäkinen and Holly Tannen

Tuomas Mäkinen is a member of a Hindu Ashram in Philo, California.  He is also a former punk rocker and an immigrant from Finland.  In his first book, he tells the story of his transition from an angst-ridden teenager to a spiritually focused monk.  Folklorist and local songwriter, Holly Tannen talks about her recent CD release and her love of traditional music.

What is Upwelling?

Join Michelle Blackwell, for Upwelling, where she interviews authors, poets, playwrights, historians, and songwriters about their recently published works. Get insights into their creative process and writing as well as publishing tips. Upwelling brings the richness of local literature to the airwaves.