Linda Boyle
singer song writer

Awesome Folk Band:

Linda Boyle & Dennis Huston

Brave Songs Cantos Bravos:

Voices for Justice

Awesome Folk Band will release their CD project Brave Songs in fall, 2011.
Named for beloved Chilean singer-activist Victor Jara's words: "Brave songs for a new day," this collection of songs are for and about the folks of all ages who have worked for a more peaceful and just world. This recording honors the peacemakers who have often sacrificed their very lives in the struggle for justice. Songs in Spanish, Hindi, Arabic and Kiswahili are among the pieces.

Themes include the voices of children, LGBTQ youth, the rights of indigenous people and their lands, environmental activism, and the voices of immigrant and undocumented people. Most songs are originals, including one written for an Amnesty International cause. The CD, song lyrics and an educational resource guide with lessons will be available for interested educators and schools for free.

See kickstarter.com in July, 2011: Awesome Folk Band, Chicago project to contribute to this project.