Sunday Songs

Music has the power to move people, to make them sit up and listen. It can make you cry, laugh, smile or make you want to change the world. When we listen to the lyrics of songs we can usually find a message the artist is trying to convey.

That was when I realised that music is the most profound, magical form of communication there is. - Lesley Garrett

 

 

Michael Jackson - Man in the Mirror

 

 

 

Katy Perry - Firework

 

 

McFly - I'll Be Okay

 

 

Five for Fighting - World

 

 

Chris Rene - Young Homie

 

 

Matisyahu - One Day

 

 

 

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Sunday Songs Special : #TimeForPeace

Every Sunday we put together a few songs that have an inspirational and positive message in the lyrics. What could be more inspiring and positive than songs that ask for peace for everyone in the world? That ask for wars to be stopped?

All we are saying is give peace a chance. ~John Lennon

 

Bob Dylan - Blowing in the Wind

 

 

 

Tracy Chapman - The Times They Are A Changin'

 

 

 

 

Elvis Costello - (What's So Funny) Peace, Love and Understanding

 

 

 

 

Grand Funk Railroad - People Let's Stop The War

 

 

 

 

Cat Steven's - Peace Train

 

 

 

 

John Lennon - Give Peace a Chance

 

 

 

 

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#TimeForPeace

You can't turn on the news these days without being confronted with conflict from all around the world. Whether it be war, revolts and rebellions or the increase of hate crimes, we find ourselves in a very divided and troubled planet.

There are however many people who find it difficult to watch, read or live through these challenging times. We want a world were people can live together, acknowledging and accepting each others differences. Where conflict can be dealt with through discussion, debate and peaceful means. Where it is safe for children to play on any street in the world without fear of being caught in the crossfire of conflict.

The ROIAR team will be running a #TimeForPeace campaign on all our social networking site accounts (thanks to our twitter admin T) and we would like YOU to join us. If you want to see peace in the world let your voice be heard by putting up a post on Facebook or a tweet on twitter with #TimeForPeace.



Sunday Songs

Since ancient times, music has been used to inspire and motivate. Today music can bring people together, and many songs have a positive message in the lyrics. This is the latest instalment of our Sunday Songs. Hope you are all enjoying your weekend and hope you have a great week.

Music does bring people together. It allows us to experience the same emotions. People everywhere are the same in heart and spirit. No matter what language we speak, what color we are, the form of our politics or the expression of our love and our faith, music proves: We are the same."

~ John Denver ~

Primal Scream - Movin On Up

 

 

 

 

The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun

 

 

 

 

Kaanan - Wavin Flag

 

 

 

 

Switchfoot - Dare You To Move

 

 

 

 

Nas - I can

 

 

 

 

Bon Jovi - It's My Life

 

 

 

 

 

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#DancersAgainstRacism

The arts have been used over the years to bring various cultures together, to highlight social issues and to try and make the world a better place. Musicians and comedians have used their craft and passion to add their voices to  anti-racism campaigns and now it's the turn for dance crews around the world
Sara Galan, a dancer from Stockholm, Sweden has set up an ambitious project #DancersAgainstRacism where she invites dancers from around the world to stand united against racism and to use their passion of dancing as a way to do so.

The projects first video was uploaded to YouTube in early July and now has dance crews from all around the world wishing to participate. If you are a dancer and are interested in learning more check out the Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/wesharedance or the YouTube page  http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTp6Q3vSm7bkJhgfXfNROrg

Let's #KickRacismOutofTown by supporting #DancersAgainstRacism


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Tackling Racism: Are comedy and uploading racist incidents the way to go?

Most people enjoy comedy, whether it's movies, TV shows or stand up. Comedy makes us laugh, but can it also be used to highlight social and cultural issues?  Of course it can, "Comedy is defiance. It's a snort of contempt in the face of fear and anxiety. And it's the laughter that allows hope to creep back on the inhale." ~ Will Durst

Over the years many comedians have brought up the issue of racism in their shows but while they may be using humour, it does make the audience realise that racist remarks and attitudes are silly and sound ridiculous.

 

 



Sometimes talks and lectures about racism do not appeal to the masses, they would rather be entertained than sit through someone giving them facts and figures. Comedy, stand up in particular, has the ability to entertain people as well as give them something meaningful to think about, so could comedy possibly be the best way forward in tackling racism?

Another possible way of tacking racism comes in the form of technology. Today the majority of people have smartphones with camera's and have access to the internet. People are able to video incidents and upload them to the internet for all the world to see. With social networking tools at our disposal these video's can end up being seen by millions. Not only does this help the victim(s) of any racist incident as there is visual evidence of the incident if they decide to pursue legal matters, but also highlights how uncomfortable and often cringe worthy these type of incidents can be. Is this possibly the new way to name and shame racists?

Is it possible that by exposing these types of hate crimes online will embarrass people into behaving better? Will it make others just see how vile these kind of incidents are and help make a change?



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Sunday Songs

It's Sunday, so that means we have another instalment of Songs that have a positive message or a feel good factor. Hope you are all having a lovely Sunday and hope that you have a wonderful week.

Sometimes I feel like rap music is almost the key to stopping racism. - Eminem

Pitbull feat Jennifer Lopez & Claudia Leitte - We Are One

Taylor Swift - A Place in This World

John Mayer - Say

Elton John - Circle of Life

Joe Esposito - The Best

Cast of 'Rent' - Seasons of Love

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