Music
I, like most of my friends, go through strange musical stages where I feel the need to listen to one artist or album over and over. Songs become my theme tunes for certain periods in my life and when I hear them again, I’m instantly transported back to that time, those events, and the feelings associated. It can be a blessing, but is sometimes a curse. Learning to retune my brain occasionally for the songs with bad memories has been a difficult lesson.
For my sins, my current addictions are Christina Aguilera (…you can stop laughing now) and Tim Hughes.
But seriously . . .
It’s with my love of music and international development that I’m promoting a new album. CompassionArt is, as they say, “a charity which join the dots between art and poverty” and they’ve just produced an *AMAZING* album with 12 Christian songwriters creating a fantastic collection of songs. Best of all, the twelve writers nominated a charity to which 1/24th of CompassionArt royalties will go to. The remaining 50 per cent of the funds raised will be distributed among projects that CompassionArt wants to give extra support – such as the Watoto community in Uganda. There, orphaned children are given food, shelter, education and a loving, caring home as they rebuild their lives. CompassionArt will provide funding for a series of music and arts centres that support the world-famous Watoto Children’s Choir, as well as offering essential training for those wanting to pursue a future in the arts.
By buying this album, you’re helping to change lives. It’s not about 1/2 the profits going to recreate a rainforest (although that’s very noble), it’s 100% of all the money made. Every single $. It’s not often you can say that.
It’s out in WH Smith and via Play.com in the UK, and information on where to get for loads of other places worldwide is on the website. It’s not out in NZ yet as far as I can tell but I’m sure it will be soon - keep your eyes out guys, it’s a gorgeous album and so worthy of support.
You know what - I think these guys explain it much better than I do.
