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The Wanting Memories Project: A Celebration of Ysaye Barnwell

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We have all lost someone we love and wondered how our lives could go on without them--without their touch, their encouragement and their wisdom. In this song, composer Ysaye Barnwell gives voice to our deepest longings to remember our departed loved ones and to find the strength to carry their deepest lessons into our lives now. "Songs have intention in themselves but when we sing together, we define who we are," says Ysaye Barnwell, who is also a professor, an activist and a 30 year member of Sweet Honey in the Rock vocal ensemble. Her love of music has brought a diversity of people together to sing with the voice of community and helped them find the power to work for healing and social change in the world.

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Reflections (16)

Sandy

The beautiful music, the inspiring words, the grateful remembering of many I have lost that I miss so, most specifically my maternal Grandmother Jenny. She was a poet, and a light for so many. I miss her so. This song sums it wonderfully. Once again, Sweet Honey in the Rock comes thru. Thank you, and hope it was happy, Yasaye Barnwell!

Laurel

The music of sweet pure love blessing us allðŸ’œ

Rae Jean

goosebumps from the first note. wonderful to see all the variety and beauty.

nancy

So many people singing from their hearts and gradually increasing their heart knowing as the song continues.

Bev Cuevas

This song speaks to the soul. It is so rich with how we should cherish memories of our loved ones and each other. Thank you for this sharing.

MaryAnne Caleo

It is tearfully beautiful, hauntingly true and so easy to join in.

Wilhelmenia Oakley

The song, voices and the diversity.

Kathryn

Oh, such sweetness! In the words, melody, and memories. I remember seeing Sweet Honey and the Rock sing this in 1975 at The Toronto Folk Festival. Such a gift.

mary schmitt

What a beautiful diversity of people, places, movements, music, and utter JOY on people's faces. Thank you so much for bring LIGHT to our world.

Celeste

Just simply lovely.

Sherry Cormier

A fabulous way to honor and remember our beloveds who still live in our hearts, minds, and souls. Thank you for this incredible project.

Barbara

So beautiful, so engaging and so poignant. Thank you. x