Songs of the Syrian Refugees
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In his song, Mohamad is singing about how strange life is, how harsh the nights are: ‘Oh this life is so strange... our home became very far. Very far.’ But before he can finish, he is overcome by homesickness and with his head in his hands, he cries. He is crying for his beloved country and for the father he left behind.Abu and Mohamad are residents of Zaatari, a refugee camp located just a few kilometres east of Mafraq, Jordan, near the Syrian border. Originally established as a temporary settlement in July 2012 for Syrians fleeing the civil war, Zaatari is now home to an estimated 79,000 refugees and stretches over five square kilometres.The Jeeni Refugee Aid channel supports refugee aid and charities across the world.
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Melancholy Air - Daisy Chute
MELANCHOLY AIR from the EP ‘CRADLE SONGS’ by Daisy Chute "Burns Night is a tradition I hold dear, especially as a displaced Scot in London. But every year we gather and recite the same poetry and songs, and I've often wondered about all the Scottish poetry that gets left unread, especially from the female perspective. I wanted to unearth some lesser known poetry so Cradle Songs are settings of the poems I discovered and connected with on my hunt. The poems are about mourning (Mary Queen of Scots's Melancholy Air), unrequited love (Marion Angus's Mary's Song), and motherhood (Carolina Oliphant's Cradle Song), and span from the 16th to the 20th Century." ‘Cradle Songs’ featuring 'Melancholy Air' released 28 January 2022.
Old River Border, by Richard Murray
‘Old River Border’ from the album ‘Fire Sale’ by Richard Murray.After releasing his 4th studio album, 'The Long Haul' in 2019, Richard Murray has been busy writing, recording and putting together his new album 'Fire Sale'. This brand new album is the best yet at showcasing his musical talent and abilities.Richard Murray is a Northern Irish Alt. Country Singer/Songwriter. After starting his music career as a session musician, Murray released his debut album ('Desert Wind') back in 2007 and has been writing, recording and performing solo ever since. Murray's music has seen him touring the UK, Europe, the Middle East and China.