The "New Songs for Peace" Project
an article by Jerry Chong

If there is a universal language of peace, it must be music. Our UNESCO-endorsed project is about sharing new songs about peace and thereby, fostering the values and message of peace.

At our web site, we have well over 80 songs of peace to share; in the form of lyrics and MP3 downloads. Here are some of our popular selections:

"For Every Child" by Gertrud & Dirk Schmalenbach
"Island In The Sky" by Joe Stanton
"Jacob's Ladder" by Chumbawamba
"Love" by Larry Edoff
"One Love, One World" by Craymo & Brandon Jarrett
"Say It Out Loud" by Lili McGovern
"Sierra" by Kyle Vincent
"The Bell" by Stephan Smith, Pete Seeger, Ween
"The War Game" by Jay Bullock
"Why Can't Man Make Peace" by Ken Baron

We also encourage songwriters from around the world to submit their work for possible inclusion so that we can have a diverse collection of songs that express love of the environment, humanity, and self-development in the name of peace.

New songs are added constantly and we profile a new artist every month in our "Artist Spotlight" feature. You can also sign up for our newsletter to be notified of new song submissions and new project developments.

Check out our web site and get involved. Submit a peace song or just listen to some wonderful songs that will hopefully inspire you to acts of peace.

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This is a response to curious...

I think it is great that you hear unique music.  I really enjoy seeing live shows myself.

In response to your comments I thought about the current paradigm that exists in the western world that promotes pop music which has many messages in its lyrics and presentations that are not in accord with the 8 keys.  I think if that already established system could be used to promote the 8 keys youth would really respond.  
The difficulty arises when people are taugh and pressured or uninformed about acting in accordance with the keys.  So they get drunk, and eat junk food, instead of respecting their own body.  But if a positive and truthful message could be put out I think the generation that grows up on that music will have a lot of common sense.

So folk music communities like the ones you may participate in are great.. . ...more.

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