Living Archive worked Steven McDaniel and Michèle Welborn of Planet Zyz (www.planetzyz.com), and young talented songwriters, and musicians to create new works inspired by the WW1 stories held by Living Archive.

Songwriters researched diaries, letters and images of people in Milton Keynes during WW1, They wrote songs to celebrate and reflect on the people, the lives and the poignant and powerful stories that are still relevant today.

Steven McDaniel said: ‘It is wonderful to work with such a passionate group of young people and great that Living Archive has given them this opportunity to work together and perform live…’ This project is just one of a series of projects funded through Great War MK by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Manny Ademolu, Young Singer/Songwriter said:

‘This project has been great … it has challenged my skills as a songwriter to create a new piece of work that conveys a matter that still affects us to date. And working with a passionate and talented group of musicians is a constant reminder of the beauty and power that music holds.’

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