Experts tell us music is as old as humanity itself and found in every culture on earth.  Somehow music is hardwired into the core of our being and essential to our existence.  We instinctively know how music and song lyrics make us feel, but how does music and particularly song make a difference as we put our UU principles into practice?  Using historical and recent examples we will explore how the power of song can unite minds and spirits to help influence and inspire hope in our quest for justice and societal change.

Tony’s website: http://www.tonyturner.ca

Tony Turner has been a member of First Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo since 2017 but for many years has contributed to the life of First Ottawa and other Unitarian congregations through his music and other activities. He has recorded three CDs of original songs and performed at clubs, festivals and Unitarian churches across Canada, where his Circle of Song has become a favourite.  A singer with a social conscious Tony has penned songs that address political, social and environmental issues of our times, including the song Harperman in 2015, for which Tony was given an international Spirit of Folk award.