The Ethics of Songs: Chris White on "Circle of Song" by Tony Turner

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The Ethics of Songs: Chris White on "Circle of Song" by Tony Turner
Based in Ottawa, Chris White is a festival and event producer, radio and video host, singer-songwriter, teacher and community organizer who loves connecting people with one another through music.
After working as a high school teacher and software designer, he co-founded the Ottawa Folk Festival in 1993 and served as Artistic Director for 16 years, creating an environment of celebration, collaboration, inclusion and participation.
Chris produces and hosts 'Canadian Spaces' - Canada's longest-running folk music radio program - on CKCU FM in Ottawa. He also provides support to 'Welcome To My World, a weekly radio show that aims to "change the conversation about disability". As well, he produces and hosts 'Canadian Faces', a live video variety show that showcases musicians and other artists from across Canada.
An accomplished songwriter, Chris led the Writer's Bloc songwriting collective for many years, organizing events such as the Great Canadian Song-Along, an annual songwriting challenge. He also produced Gil's Hootenanny, a May Day sing-along event featuring songs of hope and protest. He has released three albums of original songs, and also collaborated with several other musicians to record an album that explores their Afro-Métis (Black/White/Indigenous) ancestry.
As a community choir leader, Chris has directed singing groups for children, newcomers, seniors, church congregations and people with dementia.
Chris has presented numerous festivals, concerts and community events through his company, Folkzone, and has served on the board of several national folk music organizations. He is currently writing a memoir about his experiences in the world of music.
Canadian Spaces: www.ckcufm.com
Canadian Faces: canadianspaces/videos
Folkzone: www.folkzone.ca
Tony Turner's website: www.tonyturner.ca
'Rise Again' songbook information, which includes 'Circle of Song': en.wikipedia.o...)