CGP-produced Peace Songs

The following are short descriptions of each Peace Song produced by Common Ground Productions. To purchase one or more of these songs, please visit our sales page.

Angolan Peace Song
"A paz e que o povo chama" ("People are calling for peace")
Throughout the civil war in Angola there were UNITA musicians and Government musicians. For someone on one side to hum a song from the music of the other was sometimes seen as a sign of disloyalty. Today, there is new hope for peace in Angola, and popular musicians on both sides have come together to sing a song for peace. Over the years, this song has become an anthem for peace in Angola. Produced in 1997. Lyrics in Portuguese; subtitles and lyric sheets available in English.

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Burundian Peace Song
Burundian children from Hutu and Tutsi ethnic backgrounds sing a song on their dreams for peace. The video, available in Kurundi and French, displays scenes from children's lives in Burundi. Produced in 1997. Lyrics in Kurundi and French.

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Indonesian Peace Song
"Asalkan Kita Pilih Jalan Damai" ("As Long as We Choose the Peaceful Road")
Several well-known Indonesian artists supported by Common Ground Indonesia as a neutral party in the 2004 elections, launched the song "Asalkan Pilih Jalan Damai". The song is aimed at garnering support for the conduct of an honest, fair, participatory and democratic election that is without violence. The key message is that we can differ in our beliefs as long as we still choose the peaceful way. Produced in 1999. Lyrics in Bahasa Indonesian; lyric sheets available in English.

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Macedonian Peace Song
Nashe Maalo Pop Song
Common Ground Productions produced a pop music video on the Nashe Maalo theme song featuring Albanian, Macedonian and Roma artists. The lyrics reinforce Nashe Maalo's messages of tolerance and the celebration of diversity. Released to TV and radio stations, the Nashe Maalo song and video became hits throughout the country, competing for popularity with commercial pop music. Produced in 2000. Lyrics in Albanian and Macedonian.

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Middle East Peace Song
"In My Heart"
David Broza and Said Murad, two popular Israeli and Palestinian performers, wrote the theme song for the CGP-produced documentary series The Shape of the Future. Broza and Wisam Murad recorded the song and appeared in a music video. Produced in 2005. Lyrics in Arabic and Hebrew; subtitles and lyric sheets available in English.

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South African Peace Song
Well-known South African artists from various ethnic backgrounds join together in song to help heal the wounds of apartheid. Produced in 1993 under the auspices of the National Peace Accord. Lyrics in English.

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