New Album RAISE ME UP now available on I-Tunes
NEW SONGS selected for Autism Awareness Compilation CD
"What I Learned" a new co-write with my fav producer Ted Jacobs & writer Ken Klar featuring fab young singer, Olivia Gellar and "You Are My Teacher" co-written with Harold Payne both chosen for the forthcoming compilation CD for the Autism Awareness Festival by http://harmonizingwithhumanity.com/
RAISE ME UP review by Jim Brenholts in Jan/Feb issue of Awareness Magazine
"The [songs] mentioned below are exceptional & make this a valuable CD"
[Amazing Grace] "It smokes"
[All You Need is Love] "A landmark recording"
[What a Wonderful World] "Her subtle rendition wraps its arms aorund the song and makes it her own"
[Ave Maria] "Faith does it brilliantly"
KUMBAYA & GOD IS... released on Mile-Hi Live 7 album
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RECENT USES
**Ryan Gill from First Church Unity in Nashville rocks out on an upbeat group version of “Standing as One”
**John Gilmore, Minister from Open Heart Spiritual Center in Memphis writes about
"God Is… " It is one of the most asked about and requested songs. Every time we play it, we have people wanting to know more. "
**"Colors of Praise" at Unity of Phoenix
**Spiritual & Religious Alliance for Hope (SARAH) uses "Colors of Praise" & "Peace Jam" in recent video presentations
**Rev. Shari Franklin featured songs from the new album Raise Me Up at the New Year's Eve Service at Unity of Mesa
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Ambassador for Peace
Just got word that I've been selected as an Ambassador for Peace for the Performing & Fine Artists for World Peace (PFAWP). So cool & such an honor! Thank you PFAWP & I promise that I'll take your message of peace & compassion on all my travels :)
See the press release below...
Ambassador for Peace
Award winning songwriter Faith Rivera has been designated as an Ambassador for Peace for the Performing and Fine Artists for World Peace. (PFAWP)
(PFAWP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and educational organization created in 1986 on the island of Kaua'i. Their mission is to integrate the arts into the community to affect positive change. They promote the use of visual and performing arts to address social, environmental and cultural issues. These include the protection of the environment and natural resources, the promotion of cultural understanding through artistic exchanges, support for human rights and indigenous peoples rights and support for the treatment and prevention of substance abuse and addiction.
In 1987 the PFAWP received the Peace Messenger Award from the United Nations. Through this recognition they have established a network with national and international organizations.
As an Ambassador for Peace, Faith Rivera will be a representative of the PFAWP. In this capacity she will continue to share the message of understanding and compassion that she has promoted through her music for many years.
She joins the music group Kumanu and songwriters Mikuak Rai and Bolo as the first Ambassadors for Peace for the PFAWP. For more information, please call 808-985-8725 or e-mail: artpeace@hawaiiantel.net www.artistsandpeace.org
See the press release below...
Ambassador for Peace
Award winning songwriter Faith Rivera has been designated as an Ambassador for Peace for the Performing and Fine Artists for World Peace. (PFAWP)
(PFAWP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and educational organization created in 1986 on the island of Kaua'i. Their mission is to integrate the arts into the community to affect positive change. They promote the use of visual and performing arts to address social, environmental and cultural issues. These include the protection of the environment and natural resources, the promotion of cultural understanding through artistic exchanges, support for human rights and indigenous peoples rights and support for the treatment and prevention of substance abuse and addiction.
In 1987 the PFAWP received the Peace Messenger Award from the United Nations. Through this recognition they have established a network with national and international organizations.
As an Ambassador for Peace, Faith Rivera will be a representative of the PFAWP. In this capacity she will continue to share the message of understanding and compassion that she has promoted through her music for many years.
She joins the music group Kumanu and songwriters Mikuak Rai and Bolo as the first Ambassadors for Peace for the PFAWP. For more information, please call 808-985-8725 or e-mail: artpeace@hawaiiantel.net www.artistsandpeace.org
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