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This is jus a likkle update on the progress of my musical journey, thought you would like to know…

…In January we released a new single entitled ‘Lala Vizuri (Sleep My little Baby)’ It is a song of hope for the Babies of the world that shares both English and Swahili lyrics. This release is available by free download to everyone! You can download this exclusively by clicking here.

For those who already have this song, and those still to catch the wind I welcome you and say congratulations and a big, big thank you very much!

I’ve been very encouraged by the numbers of people downloading the song and writing to me from; the United States, Kenya, UK, France, Germany, Cyprus, South America and Tasmania to name just a few places. And also by selectas/DJs playing my songs on the worlds airwaves and contacting me to do radio interviews. Also a big shout out to United Reggae for their support, and including me in their monthly compilation of music! Again I am overwhelmed and very happy as slowly but surely the word is getting around. The music I do is for you and I welcome interest and listeners from all over the world.

As you may have noticed this song, Lala Vizuri, means a lot to me and like one fan in Kenya said: “it has touched the heart of many Kenyan people” and that is truly what I’ve set out to achieve. Because I believe in what I am doing, and I believe that bringing people together can only bring positive results, and with that determination I am not afraid to step out and do what I must.

Many have left their mark on us musically and many have gone before us leaving their legacy. Whether it is their thoughts, special service to mankind, just their name, or their songs and music – it is the substance of what they leave behind with us – there must be a reason for this. The music must have touched hearts. This is a universal shout out to the greats and I give thanks for the inspiration of positive music that touches the heart.

I appreciate all the positive feedback, emails and the responses. I know that many are looking forward to the coming of my debut album ‘Under One Sun’ and I look forward to the day when it is dropped at your fingertips.

Peace and Love

Brina

A recollection shared……

From the very first day- in hindsight I was still hung up on my feelings prior to leaving for Haifa. I was struggling with my emotions- digging hard to find that place of detachment of self from much of the misery I claim London had inflicted on me. I really wanted to be at one with the purpose behind Pilgrimage.

Once again I found myself amongst a group of people that said “Hello” and greeted you -with an air of delight and sincerity that makes you begin to think “what kind of happy pills are they on?”- the same way, I had been greeted when I first visited the Bahá’í centre in Kingston. This time Allá’uábha was the point of interaction, God is Most Glorious.

We were directed to “go and get registered, someone will come and get you!” We were taken to registration with “Aunty” Ann Melville. Then… I thought to myself -”life will never be the same again”.

Visits to the Shrine of the Bab, Abdul Bahá, the Shrine of Bahá’u'lláh in Bhaji, the Prison in Akko, the gardens, the buildings on the Arc especially the Archives building, the constant visits to the Shrines, the constant air and breath of reverence that was inhaled daily, the aroma of praise, of growth and knowledge of the Cause of God, the constant and daily reminder to serve and to affirm our position as believers…. The indulgence of the places where mankind’s history was changed and would never compare to any other happenings; proclamations writings, tablets revealed, letters written, battles won, places where last earthly breaths taken, imprisonment, prayers mentioned…. All this encompassed with the love emanating from the mouths of all the believers present was oh so satisfying. Time spent with family and new friends, in a city where religion matters not, and everyone functioned and got on with daily living as one unit. I had a chance to sing my songs in the Holy Land and I never shied away from breathing in the breath of joy, peace and love, through this I felt in the presence.

How could one ask for anything more, than to be at the “Home of the Bahá’í faith” as often and for as long as possible? I wanted to remain there, I wanted to submit my name for immediate service. I wanted to do something…. how we are charged to raising the call of “Yá Bahá’u'l-Abha” in cities, villages, mountains, deserts and oceans, to promote the divine teachings!

……..this emotion didn’t find its way out until we came back to London.

I enjoyed the ambiance of pilgrimage immensely. Now I’m reading God Passes By, and Ann has given me some more books to improve my future conversations and testimonies about this Great Cause.

I had a great time and I had to recreate that space in our home so that I will never forget or dare loose my fervor and yearning. We are making extra effort to be amongst other Bahá’ís here in London. hosting Bahá’í feasts, firesides and BBQs at our place. Everyday I am happy to be a Bahá’í !