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Freedom Is: Songs By Oakland Youth

by Chapter 510 & the Dept of Make Believe

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Freedom Is 03:21
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Persephone 02:37
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Shine 02:20
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The 'Rona 03:03

about

In the summer of 2020, Chapter 510 & the Dept. of Make Believe paired nine elementary school students with nine Oakland musicians. Led by teaching artist Tiffany Golden, the students in Song & Story Camp wrote original songs that were composed and recorded by their professional musicians. The young songwriters bemoan the global pandemic, dream of a peaceful planet, and celebrate their strongest selves. Hope reigns supreme.

Get the songbook at deptofmakebelieve.org

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released October 20, 2020

Album art by Dawline-Jane Oni-Eseleh
www.dawlinejaneart.com

Mixed & Produced by Jaren Feeley
www.jarenfeeley.com

Beautiful, Brilliant Girl, written by Aida Ndiaye, composed by Joyous Dawn
Corona, Go Home, written by Nafissatou Ndiaye, composed by AshEL “Seasunz” Eldridge
Explore the Whole World, written by Nathan Mata, composed by Jaren Feeley
Karate All Day Long, written by Simon Milner, composed by Sheridan Fox
Memory of Sky, written by Maya Weber, composed by Melanie Ida Chopko
Myself Is my Only Goal, written by René Castillo, composed by Aaron Ableman
Peace in their Heart, written by Yahaira Mata, composed by Naima Shalhoub
Persephone, written by Piper Ingham, composed by Eli Wise
Shine, written by Ava Marie Smith, composed by Hannah Mayree
Freedom Is, written collaboratively by youth songwriters, composed by Santos Soul
The ‘Rona, written collaboratively by youth songwriters, composed by Alphabet Rockers

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Chapter 510 & the Dept of Make Believe Oakland, California

Chapter 510 is a made-in-Oakland youth writing, bookmaking & publishing center. Our teaching artists and volunteers work side-by-side with educators to provide a safe space and supportive community for young people ages 6-18 to bravely write. Our vision is that every young person in Oakland learns to write with confidence and joy. ... more

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