Having been on the road with Munirih Sparrow traveling and sharing music, its always heart warming to hear of what others say, their perspective on what we do. So much encouragement and support from the friends, their kindness, hospitality, generosity and love has been tremendous. We feel blessed to be able to share with the world our gift, doing what we love doing.
Here is an article for Shiprock/Farmington that Jeff worked up. Wow!
MUNIRIH SPARROW & GUSTAFF BESUNGU:
TROUBADORS of ONE WORLD
Munirih Sparrow & Gustaff Besungu are fast becoming rising stars of international music & storytelling. As seasoned performers, recently they
have been performing together as troubadors of intercultural and inter-racial harmony with a compelling spiritual message.
Munirih’s musical roots arise from her Canadian prairie homeland & its soulful voice and native storytellers; while Gustaff hales from a long heritage of traditional drum players, dancers & story-catchers from Cameroon, West Central Africa. Yet both have branched off into East-West & international music, with a strong focus on Baha’i songs & Writings--displaying a far-reaching repertoire.
Inspired by these diverse sources, they are fashioning a new kind of musical sound & launching fresh themes & even new performance methods.
Munirih’s richly textured voice travels up and down the musical ladder to make intimate & meaningful connections with the audience; Gustaff’s deep-rooted voice & drumming draws listeners and participants into the heart of his time-honored rhythms & wisdom. Combining gifts, they bring into being transformational music.
Likewise, they intersperse their performances with teaching stories and invite the audience to accompany them on a spiritual journey through
interactive dialogue and singalongs. Traditional African folk songs, world wide music & Baha’i verses intermingle and are woven together with the
oneness of God, humankind, & all the world’s religions. Unity in diversity is the keynote.
Here is an article for Shiprock/Farmington that Jeff worked up. Wow!
MUNIRIH SPARROW & GUSTAFF BESUNGU:
TROUBADORS of ONE WORLD
Munirih Sparrow & Gustaff Besungu are fast becoming rising stars of international music & storytelling. As seasoned performers, recently they
have been performing together as troubadors of intercultural and inter-racial harmony with a compelling spiritual message.
Munirih’s musical roots arise from her Canadian prairie homeland & its soulful voice and native storytellers; while Gustaff hales from a long heritage of traditional drum players, dancers & story-catchers from Cameroon, West Central Africa. Yet both have branched off into East-West & international music, with a strong focus on Baha’i songs & Writings--displaying a far-reaching repertoire.
Inspired by these diverse sources, they are fashioning a new kind of musical sound & launching fresh themes & even new performance methods.
Munirih’s richly textured voice travels up and down the musical ladder to make intimate & meaningful connections with the audience; Gustaff’s deep-rooted voice & drumming draws listeners and participants into the heart of his time-honored rhythms & wisdom. Combining gifts, they bring into being transformational music.
Likewise, they intersperse their performances with teaching stories and invite the audience to accompany them on a spiritual journey through
interactive dialogue and singalongs. Traditional African folk songs, world wide music & Baha’i verses intermingle and are woven together with the
oneness of God, humankind, & all the world’s religions. Unity in diversity is the keynote.
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