Five Songs about the Weather is a group of five original songs with lyrics written by five scientists paired with five composers and performed by a small musical ensemble in a cabaret setting. It is a creative response to concerns about global warming and environmental uncertainty in current times. It is also an exploration of the creative process itself by arranging artistic partnerships between scientists and musicians. Furthermore, it is a shout-out to the grass roots musical gatherings related to the American protest movements of the ‘60s and early ‘70s.