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If Music Could

from 12 For 12 by Grand Union Orchestra

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All the things we would like to see achieved through the power of music. Taken from ‘A Book of Numbers’ (1987).

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If music could bind up the wounded earth, we would do that
If music could bind up the wounded earth, we would do that
If music could down strike the torturer’s arm, we would do that
If music could down strike the torturer’s arm, we would do that
If music could, we would.

If music could bring justice to the oppressed, we would do that
If music could bring justice to the oppressed, we would do that
If music could raise lovers from the grave, we would do that
If music could raise lovers from the dead, we would do that
If music could, we would

If music could re-spell the broken names, we would do that
If music could re-spell the broken names, we would do that
If music could, we would

If music could, we would
We would do that
We would do that
If music could, we would

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from 12 For 12, released December 4, 2011
Sarah Laryea (Ghana) voice
Vladimir Vega (Chile) voice
Josefina Cupido (Spain) voice
David Clarke (USA) voice
Joan McKay (Scotland) voice
Music by Tony Haynes
Lyrics by David Bradford

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Grand Union Orchestra London, UK

Grand Union Orchestra is a multicultural world jazz ensemble based in London. It has been performing, touring and recording large-scale shows for over 30 years and is well known for its educational work. Grand Union specialises in large-scale musical performances that reflect the backgrounds of its performers and often invites participation from amateur musicians and community groups. ... more

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