Brave Songs: Voices for Justice

A project in Chicago, IL by Linda Boyle
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Brave Songs is a multilingual collection of story songs about children and adults who struggle and work for justice and peace.
Backers: 57
Average Pledge Per Backer: $55

Funded: $3,110 of $3,000
Dates: Jul 3rd -> Aug 8th (36 days)
Project By: Linda Boyle
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Latest News

Folks! 6 days to go!

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
While waiting to complete th Brave Song project, Lin is singing at Moonshine Gulch Saloon, Rochford, SD we are just over $2,300 of the $3,000 needed.  A few folks have contributed cash, which will be added via credit card.  Help us get this... (Read More)

Thanks, mil gracias, to my contributors!

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Folks!  Thanks to all who have contributed.  Several folks have given beyond measure; all have given their respect and appreciation for this project.  Just 9 days to go to reach the goal of $3,000.  It will not get funded without your help. ... (Read More)

Chicago: Social Justice High School students

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Social Justice H.S. students sing "Corrido de Atenco: Mariposa, Mariposa" at the Mexican Consulate -Amnesty International Midwest Rally  (Read More)

"Spin Me a Web of Stories"

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Margaret Muthiga & students, Kilimo Primary School, Riff Valley, Kenya: Meg loved "Spin Me a Web of Stories" and wanted to teach it to her students. She translated it into Kiswahili.  (Read More)

Chicago Sullivan High School students: "Spin Me a Web of Stories" & "Revolution's Here!"

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
A. Akbarzada: " I lived in Afghanistan. Taliban wanted women to cover our heads. When women cover their heads, they cover their identities. I want women to stay strong." "Spin Me a Web" Leontyne M., Republic of the Congo: "People in the Congo are... (Read More)

Behind the scenes: Musicians and contributors to "Brave Songs"

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
"Gulabi Sari: Yeh Sada Laykay Utthee Hey, Sampat Pal Devi" / The Pink Sari Gang: The Call of Sampat Pal Devi -- a ghazal poem written by Canadian Hayat Ahmad, melody and arrangement by Linda with David Bragman Dennis Huston & Linda Boyle: "At... (Read More)

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