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Uniting Musicians Across Borders
It all began during the pandemic when we collaborated with Fusion Bags Artists worldwide, each bringing their distinct musical and cultural backgrounds to the mix.
Since then, we have created various collaborations under the motto #musiccannotbeconfined, connecting musicians across countries and continents. Our mission is to link artists from diverse geographical, political, cultural, and musical landscapes to spread a message of peace, tolerance, and kindness.
We believe diversity fuels creativity, which is essential for fostering understanding in today's polarized and conflicted world. As an international and borderless language, music can promote tolerance and peace.
ONE WORLD HARMONY, our collaboration band, features:
Artists from different countries: Musicians from diverse geographical locations, each contributing their unique cultural influences to the collaboration, including
El Amir (Spain) - Flamenco Guitar
https://www.youtube.com/@AmirJohnHaddadELAMIROfficial
https://www.instagram.com/elamirguitar/
Swiss Chris (USA) - Drums & Percussion
https://www.instagram.com/swisschrisflueck/
Donald Waugh (Canada) - Vocals
https://www.instagram.com/donaldwaugh/
@DonaldWaughmusic
Ken Whelan (Ireland) - Digital Accordion & Video Production
https://www.youtube.com/@UC0CpN52TZDdFrHzCVfd6mtw
https://www.instagram.com/kenwhelan_ie/
Edgar Muzah (South Africa) - Bass Guitar & Audio Production
https://www.youtube.com/@edgarmuzah244
https://www.instagram.com/edgarmuzah/
Usama Allati (Palestine) - Electric Guitar
https://www.youtube.com/@UCQqozf5tfuVvhtekrBkGvJg
https://www.youtube.com/@UCJwSFqhPmGCUZtQbVdKsmtg
https://www.instagram.com/usamaallati
Andy Ndlazilwana (South Africa) - Vocals
@andyndlazilwana4335
https://www.instagram.com/andy_ndlazilwana
Shane Ó’Fearghail (Ireland) - Vocals
@ShaneOFearghail
https://www.instagram.com/shaneofearghail
Frank Moreau (Canada) - Vocals & Saxophone
Mthokozisi Mabuza (South Africa) - Piano
https://www.instagram.com/mthoko_mabuza/
Lyrics by Donald Waugh and Frank Moreau
Idea and Project Management by Nicole Szekeres
A Symphony of Diverse Musical Backgrounds
Varied musical backgrounds: Artists skilled in various genres, such as classical, jazz, folk, electronic, and traditional music, create a rich and eclectic sound.
Peace Song: Bridging Cultures Through Music
"Peace Song," written by Donald Waugh and Frank Moreau, with Andy Ndlazilwana contributing her verse in isiXhosa, blends lyrical traditions and languages to emphasize unity and harmony across cultures. The song is a powerful testament to the band's commitment to promoting peace and understanding through music.
The Magic of Musical Blind Dates
These collaborations are akin to musical blind dates, where artists from various backgrounds come together to create something unique.
Behind the Scenes: Production and Management
The music for "Peace Song" was created collaboratively by the entire band, reflecting a harmonious fusion of their diverse musical styles and influences.
Edgar Muzah handled the audio production, and Ken Whelan created the video production. The project was managed by Nicole Szekeres.
The Peace Song
Lyrics by Donald Waugh & Frank Moreau
Peace, peace
Sweet, sweet
Peace, peace
Peace for you and me
All our families
Peace, peace
Sweet, sweet
Peace for you and me
All our families
We gotta live in the moment
For our vision to be clear
Don’t you take up for the past
We just need peace to be so near
Bambanani oh oh Thandanani Mawethu
Let’s bring peace to our nation
Uthando noluvuyo kuthi sonke
Kumhlaba wonke jikelele
Peace and Harmony for all humankind
Ndithi masibambaneni ngezandla
Siibe moyamnye
Sibe moyamnye
The sun shines on us all the same
Creating shadow and light
Think of all that we could do in peace
If we could all just get it right
Just think of the children
Their eyes and hearts what do they see
They are just a blessing to remind us that we need to be
Sharing, caring for others
We can all grow up with peace
String it all together
Get past troubled times like these
Careful how you step
Don’t cha mess with Mother Earth
You gotta stop it
The measure of a person is not
By arms they bear
You better drop it
Drop it now
Let’s drop it
And stop it
We gotta live in the moment
For our vision to be clear
Don’t you take up for the past
We just need peace to be so near
The sun shines on us all the same
Creating shadow and light
Think of all that we could do in peace
If we could all just get it right
Just think of the children
Their eyes and hearts what do they see
They are just a blessing to remind us that we need to be
Sharing, caring for others
We can all grow up with peace
String it all together
Get past troubled times like these
Peace, peace
Sweet, sweet
Peace, peace
Peace for you and me
All our families
Peace, peace
Sweet, sweet
Peace for you and me
All our families
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