Song: May the Way Open Before You

Music by: Ana Hernández

Guest singers:​ Sadie Jones, AJ Banach, Cameron Brownell, Rebecca Csuy

Notes: Recording this was a complete treat, because I had four friends in the studio with me -- Rebecca Csuy, Cameron Brownell, AJ Banach, and Sadie Jones learned the song and loved it. AJ catches me when I make a note mistake in the harmony, which is fabulous -- friends who have your back! Next week, I have the privilege of talking with Ana and learning about her extensive background and why community singing matters to her... for now, please enjoy this, which she calls "a simple blessing," and her wish for everyone in the world.

Songwriter Info: Ana Hernández is a composer, recording artist, retreat leader, and activist song leader creating and collecting tunes to build living and just communities through skillful action. A theomusicologist with NYS Poor People’s Campaign, Ana is also the author of The Sacred Art of Chant: Preparing to Practice (Skylight Paths/Turner Publishing).

Sharing Info: The song is free to share in public resistance actions and oral tradition groups. Please contact Ana for recording, streaming, or performing permission. 

Song Learning Time Stamps:

Start time of teaching: 00:02:29

Start time of reprise: 00:13:05

Links:

Ana's website: https://anahernandez.org

Ana's Patreon: www.patreon.com/anahernandez 

Listen on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/in/artist/ana-hernandez/214582777 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0NGPpe3jeQqHFeFArIqYEH 

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/anahermusic 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-p9kisJu1ISLW7w6Wy2lVA 

Also look for HARC (with Ruth Cunningham): https://anahernandez.org/album/inside-chants/ 

The Miserable Offenders: https://anahernandez.org/album/keepin-the-baby-awake-music-for-advent-and-christmas/ 

Eternal Spirit (w/ Sr. Helena Marie, CHS): https://anahernandez.org/album/eternal-spirit/ 

Banquet of Love (w/ Ike Sturm and so many friends!): https://anahernandez.org/album/banquet-of-love/ 

Nuts & Bolts: 6:8, major, 2-part harmony

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