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Casa Abierta (Open House): Peace Song of the Day for 10/14/2011

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Casa Abierta by Nicaraguan singer-songwriter Salvador Cardenal is the Peace Song of the Day for Friday, October 14th. I uncovered this song among the archives for PeaceSmiths, a Long Island group committed to peace, justice and environmental issues. PeaceSmiths holds a copy of the 2006 War Resisters League Peace Calendar, “Peace-Loving Nations: Music of Peace and Resistance”, where this song appears.

Below is a video of the song sung in Spanish. And, after the video, the chorus in English and Spanish.

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When the earth is owned by labor: Peace Song for 10/13/2011

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“Commonwealth of Toil” by Ralph Chaplin is the Peace Song of the Day for Thursday, October 13th. The tune is to the traditional song, “Nellie Bly”. You can find this song on page 181 of the Rise Up Singing songbook, which you can purchase through Peace Couple: here.

The Duke and Duchess are dedicating this song to the folks on the ground at Occupy Wall Street. Tomorrow morning, the Occupy Wall Street demonstrators are facing eviction from their park. If you can support them with your presence or a phonecall, please take action before tomorrow morning at 6am. You can find more information at www.occupywallst.org

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Peace Song for 10/11/2011: I walk with beauty…

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“I Walk With Beauty” is the Peace Song of the Day for Wednesday, October 11th. This song comes from a Navajo prayer. The Duchess learned this song from a man in Virginia, as part of a Sufi dancing class.

This song is wonderful for meditation. It is very centering. If you dance with it, you have a chance to circle the ground underneath your feet, and the sky above your head.

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Looking for sunshine: Peace Song of the Day for 10/3/2011

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“The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow”, from the play Annie, is the Royal Peace Song of the Day for Monday, October 3rd. This song is full of hope and easy to sing. I remember all of my friends and myself loving this growing up. So, it has a special place in my heart. (As schmaltzy as it is.) – Susanna, Duchess of Peace

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A moment to reflect: Peace Song for 10/2/2011

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“May The Light of Love” by David Roth is the Royal Peace Song of the Day for Sunday, October 2nd. I first heard the song on WFUV the other day, and I like its spirit of hope and Thanksgiving. (In fact, it is often used in celebration of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Though, I think it works all year round!) – Duchess Susanna

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Stop, hey, what’s that sound?: Royal Song of the Day for 9/28/2011

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“For What It’s Worth” is the real title of the Buffalo Springfield song with the chorus that goes, “Stop, children, what’s that sound, everybody look what’s going down…”

“For What It’s Worth” is the Royal Peace Song of the Day. It is dedicated to the protesters at Occupy Wall Street. They are dealing everyday with love vs. paranoia and strength of spirit vs. the machine.


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