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How do we find our way to happiness again after the worst happens? Jennifer Bell's songs are threaded through the true stories of two people who lost the loves of their lives.

How do we find our way to happiness again after the worst happens? Composer Jennifer Bell's a-cappella songs are inspired by and threaded through the true stories of two people who've found their way back to the light after losing the loves of their lives.
Producer Beth O'Dea
With specially composed songs by Jennifer Bell. Interviewee Gary Andrews.
The singers are Ellie Showering, Andy Marshall, Harry Humberstone, Katy Tucker, Alice Kirby, Jack Adkins, Molly King and Jennifer Bell.
Additional singing on In A Town by Naomi Johnson, Tenisha Edwards, Luke Nederveen and Romaine Smith.
Gary Andrews' doodles of his life are at @GaryScribbler
Photo credit: Image of Wolf Rock Lighthouse by Colin Perry.
Made in solidarity with all who have felt grief.

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44 minutes

Last on

Thu 24 Jun 2021 14:15

Broadcasts

  • Fri 14 Jun 2019 14:15
  • Thu 24 Jun 2021 14:15

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