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The Garlands for Ashes story

By CambodiaNo Comments

A CD & DVD package
from Cambodia

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 a home, hope and an artistic voice. 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 school so that you can experience in video and pictures, sounds, songs and dances, the Khmer people of Cambodia. This blog tells the unfolding story of our partnership with this amazing community. Read More

28. June 2020
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The Pacific Islands have always sparked thoughts of both mystery and paradise. Until you fly from California south to New Zealand or Australia you never quite understand the vastness of the ocean that lies below - an area covering 30% of the world's surface with more than 25,000 islands! Interestingly the Pacific Ocean got its name from the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 who called its waters "mar pacifico" which means peaceful sea.

Martin Neil
2. November 2005
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Sámi Christmas Concert

By Music that inspiresNo Comments

Sámi singer Kajsa Balto and the NRK Radio Orchestra bring their unique adaptation of well-known Christmas music – in this first ever Sámi Christmas concert at the Opera House in Oslo in 2024.

Thanks Viola for the heads up. They also recorded this event for a CD – a unique blend of hymns and yoik (a traditional form of song in Sámi music). 

https://www.svtplay.se/video/jABYYmA/jul-med-kajsa-balto-och-kork?video=visa

1. January 2026
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Storytelling in Davao City, Mindanao

By Asia, My StoriesNo Comments

A very special way to finish the year sharing stories and music at YWAM Davao City, Mindanao. What a great week – amazingly creative students, lots of new friends made, eating at night markets, motor bike and tuktuk rides, Filipino style – and a snake popped up at lunchtime! Now the 2 day journey home!

20. December 2025
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Recording in Germany

By Europe, My StoriesNo Comments

Out in Göttingen, Germany recording Kerst Sikkema, originally from the Netherlands. We met during his visits to the Northumbria Community – and he sang on the Alone and Together recordings. Since then he has continued to write songs, a collection of Daily prayers (called Breeze) and Peace prayers for a community of foreign students, workers and refugees living in Germany. Oh, and the Bratwurst was wunderbar

25. November 2025
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Drum and Dance from Greece

By Music that inspiresNo Comments

Thanks Steve Weeks for sending me this wonderful traditional drum and dance from Greece. What a fantastic sound the musicians create. One of the brass players plays the melody and the other just plays a single drone note using circular breathing!

Info – Musicians: Giannis Malamas-zournas, Christos Malamas-zournas, Ilias Dimanos-daouli. From the performance of the Chorostasis entitled “10 Years of Chorostasi-In the Cycle of Time” (Dora Stratou Theatre, 7 and 8 June 2014).

11. November 2025
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YWAM Muskoka

By Americas, My StoriesNo Comments

What a great week here at YWAM Muskoka, Canada. Wonderful to be back sharing life, stories and music with an amazing group of people. Canada’s First Nation population went through a harrowing time during the season of residential schools. It is wonderful to see this school being run by a First Nations who is bringing a blessing rather than a curse. A true story of reconciliation. Fall is also a beautiful time to be in this land with the trees turning to their magnificent colours.

24. October 2025
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Basque music – the txalaparta.

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The txalaparta is a specialized Basque percussion instrument made of wood or stone. Juan Mari Beltran was born in Donostia-San Sebastíán and is one of the most prominent figures in this Basque folk music. He started playing the clarinet at the age of 11 and also played another interesting Basque wind instrument, the txistu. At the age of 16, he became a member of the folk music ensemble Argia. During his musical life he has worked with many folk musicians, including “txalapartarik”, or txalaparta artists.

26. August 2025
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Recording in Sweden

By Europe, My StoriesNo Comments

Just returned from another fantastic recording session in Sweden, working with Viola Grafström and some wonderful singers and acoustic players. Viola’s small studio is in a beautiful location next to a river – and if you are fortunate, in the early evening, you might catch a site of the local beavers passing by.

11. August 2025
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Taste of Heaven

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Voices from the Nations has been invited to take part in a multi-cultural event at Coventry Cathedral – an icon place of reconciliation. Workshops, chats, food and musical collaborations – it would be great to see you there.

10. May 2025
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A new look for Mnase dispensary

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Another upgrade happening now!!!!! Check out the video. It is amazing how music connected us to this Tanzanian village over 20 years ago. Last year, due to storms and 16 years wear and tear, Mnase medical dispensary got a new roof and windows. This year the inside roof panels where the leaks had damaged ceilings have been repaired and everything has been painted, and soon they will have new seating, curtains and a flat screen TV in the waiting room for patients’ education on health, news and entertainment.

2. April 2025
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A new look for Mnase dispensary 2

By TanzaniaNo Comments

The first set of pictures are before the work was completed – showing the years of wear and tear. Door handles broken, seats worn out, leaks from storms damaging ceilings and paintwork crumbling. The second set – the work being carried out and the third set after the repair work. Very exciting to see it all looking as new.

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2. April 2025
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Stories and Rhythm nights

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Heading to the North-east next week for some story and rhythm nights. Durham 12th, Berwick-upon-Tweed 13th and Edinburgh 15th. If you’re free come along and join in the fun! Percussion will be provided but if you have one, bring a drum.

8. February 2025
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Oh Great Spirit, help me never to judge another until I have walked two weeks in his moccasins.

Beautiful Sioux Prayer
15. January 2025
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Happy Christmas 2024

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May the story of Christmas be a blessing to you all.

Nadolig Llawen – Mele Kalikimaka – Merry Christmas – God Jul – Joyeux Noël – Feliz Navidad – Gezegend Kerstfeest – VESELÉ VÁNOCE – Fröhliche Weihnachten – Prettige Kerstdagen

We want to say a big Thank You to all those who have kept encouraging us with your correspondence, friendship and support throughout the year.

20. December 2024
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