Voices from the Nations

CD’s

April 21, 2009

“Where words fail, music speaks.”…….. Hans Christian Andersen.

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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.


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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.♥


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Songs by Mark Riley from the Hawaiian island of Kauai, 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.♥


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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.

Listen to some music and hear more of the story here.♥

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Various artists from America including Rita Springer, John Mark McMillan, Leonard Jones, Jonathan Hesler, etc. have collaborated to bring this project together. You can get more details from here.

“At any given time, half of the world’s hospital beds are occupied by patients suffering from a water related disease.” 2006 United Nations human development report.

When you purchase this CD $7.50 goes to the Zao water project and their work of developing clean water sources.



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icon for podpress  I dreamed there was a fountain: Play Now | Play in Popup

 
icon for podpress  Rivers: Play Now | Play in Popup

 
icon for podpress  There is a time: Play Now | Play in Popup

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Sing to the Well (Tanzania)

September 2, 2008

People photos ….  Instrument pictures …. Donate to this project …. Village pictures …. Hear about the drum


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In 2005, Martin and Rebekah Neil were recording in a rural community in Tanzania. Now, “Sing to the Well” brings the people’s story home to you. The CD & extra DVD present a musical glimpse of the sounds, songs and rhythms of a beautiful people, the Wagogo. The harsh realities of their lives do not stifle them; they retain their creative passion to sing, dance and give thanks to God.

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Be transported into the heart of the Wagogo community and experience for yourself the atmosphere and spirit of hope.

Best of all, as you enjoy the music and the story, you will be directly supporting the construction of wells in the village and a medical unit, as all monies go back to the village. [click to continue...]

 
icon for podpress  Umoja drum group [2:10m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

 
icon for podpress  Zeze duo [4:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

 
icon for podpress  Church choir singing "We thank the Lord" [3:48m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

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If you would like a single track, what are you waiting for….

NOW AVAILABLE as single downloadable MP3 tracks at ITunes, Amazon, Emusic, Rhapsody, Napster etc ….. buy a track and write a review.

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Carry me on (Hawai’i)

July 21, 2008


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For over 20 years Mark Riley, a Californian by birth, has come to appreciate and embrace the life, culture and sounds of the Hawaiian nation. In order to honour the people and respect the friends and place he now calls home, this recording has involved cultural expressions, natural soundscapes and Hawaiian musicians to help tell Mark’s unfolding story of journeying with God on the island of Kaua’i as well as internationally. The melding of modern music and indigenous Hawaiian instruments on this project is a symbol of different people groups coming together in unity and exploring their God given heritage and unique musical gifts. Martin has collected a few drums and instruments from his trips to the Hawaiian Islands, check them out here. ♥ See pictures of Kaua’i here ♥ Read blog report about the island of Kaua’i here. ♥ Want more info about Mark www.markrileymusic.com

Check out some CD tracks below. ♥
 
icon for podpress  Your Love [5:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

 
icon for podpress  Hawaiian Lord's prayer: Play Now | Play in Popup

 
icon for podpress  Heartbeat [7:09m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

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This recording project from Aotearoa 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.

Find out more about the indigenous music from New Zealand here. ♥

Check out some CD tracks below. Also now available as MP3 downloads at Amazon.

 
icon for podpress  E Hia Ana Mai [4:24m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

 
icon for podpress  Signs [3:17m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

 
icon for podpress  Moteatea [1:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

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