Music Can Make a BIG Impact

Since the song Wavin' Flag was re-recorded by YOUNG ARTISTS FOR HAITI my son has really turned to songs that have some sort a community based message. I know that he is aware of all the "wrongs" in the world, but he likes to see something is being done to make them "rights". Although we don't watch the news in our house, we do hear it on the radio & it's spoken about within his circle of friends. Whether it be to help with disaster relief or combating homelessness & poverty I find music a way to soften the approach to these current events. It shows that if you use whatever talents you have you can always make a difference. Every contribution (monetary, volunteering, musically, artistically, speaking out etc) can make an impact. While we are not vocally talented in my household just learning the words to some songs can help you learn to better yourself.

Here's a list of songs we've been listening to

* Wavin' Flag - Young Artists for Haiti
* Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson
* I Believe - Nikki Yanofsky
* Where is the Love - Black Eyed Peas
* Highway of Heroes - The Trews
* Wave Your Flag (World Cup Version) K'naan

If you can think of any others please make sure to send them along (make sure they aren't too harsh, we are talking tween age here).

Happy Canada Day Everyone!