The music of peace
Members of the record label Five South Records, Michael Nathaniel, left, Rajan Patel, center, and SirPunj sit in one of their recording studios on Sunday afternoon. The group is trying to bring peace between all religions and races through music. Five South Records blends different sounds, lyrics and music styles in order to appeal to more then just one group of people. (Whitney Ramirez/News-Sentinel)
Posted: Sunday, August 19, 2007 10:00 pm
The music of peace
By Ross Farrow
News-Sentinel Staff Writer
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"Music is the universal language of the world."
That's the motto used by a Morada-based production company using
music to bring together varying cultures with a history of
conflict.
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posted at 5:01 am on Fri, Aug 24, 2007.
To the comment below, I do not think this group is trying to create one master religion. Is it the same God, absoltley not, is it the same music, of course not. That is waht is so unique about them. I am close to this group so I know. THey are trying to create music that appeals to everyone. Go to a Justin TImberlake concert and Christians, Muslims, Hindus, and everyone else are singing next to each other. Attitudes like the one below are what force religoious seperation.
posted at 2:47 am on Thu, Aug 23, 2007.
The religions that are mentioned in the article do believe in a god but not the same god. Religions will never be unified because of conflicting beliefs.
posted at 11:28 am on Tue, Aug 21, 2007.
Rajan and guys, keep up the good work, keep following your dreams and you just might fulfill the dreams of others along the way.
Dan and Michele
posted at 8:13 am on Tue, Aug 21, 2007.
Excellent Rajan!!!! The world needs a few hundred more like you guys and all would be better. Keep up the good work!
posted at 3:28 pm on Mon, Aug 20, 2007.
mike cant wait for the lodi multicultural concert this fall. dont forget your filipino artists as well.
posted at 11:25 am on Mon, Aug 20, 2007.
Imagine guys like this putting on a concert in Rashid's night club. I would go for sure. Keep on jammin, guys.
posted at 10:38 am on Mon, Aug 20, 2007.
That's awesome guys...Keep up the good work, lets end all of this ridiculous political and ethnic feuding between our people. Keep doing work!
posted at 9:24 am on Mon, Aug 20, 2007.
The boys have the potential to revolutionize the entire sound of modern cultural music. I have had the opportunity to listen to many of their collaborations. This music possesses all the necessary elements to bridge the cultural divisions that plague modern society. Stay hard in yard....put some paint where it aint...and most importantly ROCK ON BROTHERS!!!
posted at 7:40 am on Mon, Aug 20, 2007.
Hey SurPunj - looks good - keep up the nice work, Richard from SAC
posted at 3:02 am on Mon, Aug 20, 2007.
Rock on Boys Lodi could certainly use a whole bunch of what you are offering.