I have been listening to the music of Stephen R. Duhart for about seven years now. Initially I was impressed by the beauty of his music. Over the years it began to occur to me that Stephen's music was more than just a wonderful treat for the ears, it was purposeful. By purposeful, I mean that an important part of the music Stephen creates is a social or political dialogue with the listener. Sometimes, the dialogue is expressed through spoken word, whether Stephen's words, or the words of another. Just as often the dialogue is purely musical. Sometimes the dialogue is expressed through feelings created, attached to, or inspired by the music. Love with a proper stranger continues Stephen's dialogue with his listener. It is not difficult to imagine that sitting in on this latest installment of Stephen's dialogue are Martin Luther King, Jr., President Barack Obama, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder or even Prince. Ear, heart and brain must work closely t...