November 2011
Interesting that the trials of Khmer Rouge leaders is happening the week that Garlands for Ashes has been released. Check out this article and this video from the BBC
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We have a date for the release of our new project Garlands for Ashes – 21 November 2011. A 14 track CD, 12 page booklet and DVD which includes – a clip on Cambodia’s history – another about CCAM and their story – 5 videos of traditional Khmer dances – 3 traditional orchestra pieces – individual instruments – and a photo gallery of life.
For more info – click here.
NOTE: The producers of the “Garlands for Ashes” album would like to clear up a misunderstanding. Although selling one’s children is unfortunately a common practice among the poor in Cambodia, and even though CCAM has indeed rescued some of their students from such slavery, nevertheless, the Long family featured on this album want to make clear that they never had any intention of selling their children, no matter how poor they became.
If you would like to order a copy now – you can pay through Paypal below.
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“Where words fail, music speaks.”…….. Hans Christian Andersen.
100% of sales go straight to CCAM projects in Cambodia when you buy the Garlands for Ashes CD and DVD
Garlands for Ashes tells the story of a community of children in Phnom Penh rescued from unimaginable situations, who are nurtured back to life, given hope and an artistic voice. On this CD and DVD they perform dances and compose songs of life based on the wonderful traditions of their land.
100% of sales go straight to projects in Mnase village when you buy the Sing to the Well CD and DVD
This CD & extra DVD was recorded in a mud hut village in Tanzania, Africa. A collection of songs taken from everyday life in a beautiful but harsh environment; where famine and drought are often just around the corner. The Wagogo people of this village are renowned for their musicality; and so we have recorded audio, pictures & video to bring you their story of hope in adversity.
Listen to the music here and hear more of the story here.♥
When you purchase the Zao CD $7.50 goes to the Zao water project and their work of developing clean water sources.
We are excited to tell you about a project Martin played on that has just been released in the States as a benefit to Zao water.
“Every 15 seconds a person dies from water-related disease. Zao, which means, “to live” began to address this crisis by developing clean water sources, and providing hygiene training in Kenya and Tanzania.”
Listen to the music here.
Other musical collaborations that we are involved with ……..
Songs by Mark Riley from the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i, Produced by Martin Neil. The melding of contemporary songs and indigenous Hawaiian instruments on this project is a symbol of different people groups coming together in unity and exploring their heritage and unique musical gifts in order to honour God.
Listen to some music and hear more of the story here.♥
NOW AVAILABLE 4 track digital sampler, download and choose how much you want to pay @ http://voicesfromthenations.bandcamp.com/
Songs by Bonnie Low from New Zealand, produced by Martin Neil. This recording project brings together the Maori people (the people of the land) and the pakeha (non-Maori New Zealanders) and captures something of the prophetic heart of New Zealand with her unique blend of ancient and new, culture and sound – so that ko tahi hau ora – with one breath, we can touch the heart of God together.
Here is a video clip on the making of the traditional Cambodian instrument – the roneat.
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Recorded in Phnom Penh and the Mekong delta in Cambodia this package of CD and DVD will take you to the very heart of the Cambodian Christian Arts community so that you can experience in video and pictures, sounds, songs and dances, the Khmer people of Cambodia.
In the 1970’s, during the devastating years of the Pol Pot dictatorship, the beautiful traditions of Cambodia’s artistic community were systematically silenced. In the people’s struggle to survive starvation and brutality in the killing fields, their suppressed creative story lay dormant. Today, the arts are flourishing again, ornate costumed dancers tell their story through intricate hand movements and Khmer music floods the airwaves.
The Garlands for Ashes blog here.
NOTE: The producers of the “Garlands for Ashes” album would like to clear up a misunderstanding. Although selling one’s children is unfortunately a common practice among the poor in Cambodia, and even though CCAM has indeed rescued some of their students from such slavery, nevertheless, the Long family featured on this album want to make clear that they never had any intention of selling their children, no matter how poor they became.
Check out one of the tracks below.
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The medical dispensary was opened 1st Nov @ 9.00am East African time – tables, chairs, drawers, examination beds and medical supplies have been delivered and a doctor and nurse have been appointed by the government. Here is part of the report from Seth Gidiony.
“Dear Voices from the Nations, at last the Mnase village medical dispensary unit was opened yesterday morning about 9,00 am East African time. I and all Mnase village leaders, pastors from different denominations, doctor and other medical servants, villagers and about 15 first patients to attend Mnase dispensary, gathered at the dispensary main room and all over the places to testify the great and most wonderful day. A day of grace for every Mnase resident, to have a medical services in their village, never excepted to happen in their life time. The services started right away all people were so happy shouting for joy some dancing in their ways for happiness.”
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