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Holly Near's Anthem to 'A Planet Called Home'

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"I do not separate my music from my heart nor do I separate my ideas from my daily life. I open myself up to learning as much as I can about humanity and this mysterious life experience... Moment by moment, I integrate what I learn into my personal life, personalizing my politics. It is from this personal place that I write my songs." Holly Near is an activist, singer-song writer who uses her voice to remind us that we are truly one. In “Souls are Coming Back,” a gorgeous anthem to our planet and those working to save it, Holly leads us on the journey of millenniums – our journey. With each small act, word, touch and thought – she reminds us we co-create our world and lyrically invites us to,"Put in the fantastical, wonderful, magical, add the romantic, the brave and the wild."

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Reflections (18)

Mindy

Hplly is just as powerful today, and creative, as when I heard. her in the street of San Francisco during the last century.

Judy

Great song and lovely voice. I live in New Zealand on 30 acres which we are planting out in trees- natives and exotic. It’s so exciting and rewarding.

Pia

So inspiring! Such power, such beautiful words, such a beautiful voice!

Diana Turner-Forte

I was crying by the end. Thank you. Because I’m here now I’m one of those souls.

Bob Feldman

What a treat to hear Holly Near after missing her words and voice since the 70's and 80's. She's as powerful and poignant as ever, a real voice of our generation with an inspiring message for us to give light to the darkness and to see the whole picture - millenias and cultures and the future waiting for us to create.

Jo Constance

Her beautiful voice and energy lending such Power, Love and Inspiration to all the Magical, Fantastical, Wonderful, REAL and Truthful messages in the words of this Sacred Message to Mother Earth and the Universe. Halleluh!

Sidonie Grace

Not just the words, it's all of Holly's energy, passion, enthusiasm... sooooooooo communicative!!! Thanks very much for the inspiration, I feel like putting in a little bit more of the fantastical, wonderful, magical... NamastÃ©!

Amy Bennett

one of the things that inspired me was the strength of Holly's voice! I know these people of who she sings! they are my friends.

Today, in my prayer time while driving to work {I drive about 150 miles a week in a rural county in Ohio} I sent out a request to the universe that i be open a attentive to the gifts of those who have gone before me, family members and others who have died/crossed over. Then, while listening to this song, Holly proclaims, "Souls are coming back!" YES! Inspiration abounds!

Jim Sigler

Holly Near's song reminded me of a quote from Joe Strummer:
Are you taking over
Or Are you taking orders
Are you going backwards
Or are you moving forwards

Dee

when I lived in Cincinnati, Ohio, I was able to attend a number of Holly's concerts. I always hated when her performance ended. I never got enough of her. She is so incredibly inspiring. I now live in Georgia and miss her terribly.

Jean

So moving. So hopeful. It is our anthem. Thank you, Holly.

Karuna

I loved, LOVED being included as someone struggling to survive (and look for ways to thrive) while living with serious illness that seems to separate me from others, activism and contribution to the whole. To hear my own thoughts, that by focusing on healing for myself, I AM contributing to the whole...that was wonderful to hear from such a popular and wise singer. Thank you Holly.

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