#5 Marie Benton on breaking down barriers through singing

This episode’s conversation is with Marie Benton, founder and CEO of Choir With No Name, a UK charity that runs choirs for those who have been affected by homelessness and marginalisation. We discuss breaking down barriers through singing and the powerful impact that Choir With No Name has on it's members lives.

We talk about:

-Marie’s singing journey that led to the formation of CWNN

-the first CWNN rehearsal in 2008

-the multiple benefits of group singing and the ripple effect

-the importance of audience participation at CWNN concerts

-the artistic vision and musical integrity of CWNN

-supporting CWNN members during lockdown

-the challenge of online rehearsals

-aspirations for the future of CWNN

Choir With No Name website:

https://www.choirwithnoname.org/

‘This Is Me’ by Choir With No Name

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOxHNealksA

Article about Choir With No Name: https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/esmagazine/world-homeless-day-meet-the-organisation-combating-homelessness-through-song-a4257936.html

Wrexham One Love Choir:

https://www.cais.co.uk/services/wrexham-one-love-choir/

James’s website:

https://www.james-sills.com/

Podcast playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TWeFKowQ9tCSOEPQ8xmvQ?si=FoCok6QRRfSIyfMMoFtcNQ