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No Easy Walk to Freedom
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What is the purpose of music? Why do we sing? Each of us has different motivations, experiences, and opportunities. Today, I'd like to share with you a remarkable opportunity for a courageous group of young men and women of Colombia. The program "Canta Conmigo" (translation: "Sing with me"), is a reintegration program offered to young men and women escaping the violent paramilitary groups who adbucted or otherwise coerced them to join and serve.
These 12 new students come from some pretty dark and terrible places, with stories that no person should ever have to recount. Canta Conmigo offers these students--as well as peaceful Colombian citizens--a place of light and song, a place where they can embrace the joy of music and improve their natural talent. A place to grieve, process and, eventually, forget the horrors of the past.
The penalty for deserting any one of these groups is death. Can you imagine what it must be like for these young people, previously forbidden from music, love, or children, to be allowed to sing? Can you imagine risking your life...just to live it?
Listen to the story of Canta Conmigo, and then take a look at some of the bravest young people you'll ever meet. Remember why you sing...and then sing with all your heart.
Much Love,
Jennifer
Lead, Cloud 9
These 12 new students come from some pretty dark and terrible places, with stories that no person should ever have to recount. Canta Conmigo offers these students--as well as peaceful Colombian citizens--a place of light and song, a place where they can embrace the joy of music and improve their natural talent. A place to grieve, process and, eventually, forget the horrors of the past.
The penalty for deserting any one of these groups is death. Can you imagine what it must be like for these young people, previously forbidden from music, love, or children, to be allowed to sing? Can you imagine risking your life...just to live it?
Listen to the story of Canta Conmigo, and then take a look at some of the bravest young people you'll ever meet. Remember why you sing...and then sing with all your heart.
Much Love,
Jennifer
Lead, Cloud 9
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