About this episode
Howard Finster was a folk artist and backwoods preacher from rural Georgia. He was known for his elaborate visions and the creation of his own Paradise Gardens . During the eighties, Howard's collaboration with the bands R.E.M. and Talking Heads catapulted him onto a global platform for his art and message. Music Provided by: Seamonster Introductory Audio Clips by Calvin Burgamy & Kenny Gray Support Makers & Mystics Podcast! Visit Howard Finster’s Paradise Gardens Soundscapes by Ben Stamper Send us a text Support the show Join the Makers and Mystics Creative Collective Get Tickets to The Breath and The Clay 2026 featuring Malcolm Guite, Jon Guerra, and Jonathan Pageau! March 20-22 in Winston Salem, NC.