music from the heart

During my time in Beira I was told that Beira is the heart of Mozambique, it's right in the middle, the major city for all of central Mozambique. The culture, languages, landscapes and architecture are all very different. Living in Maputo I've grown to love this city and the culture I live amongst day in and day out. It was interesting to observe and learn from a different culture within the same national bounds. People jokingly told me that I was from the feet of the country, and needed to instead venture to the heart.  Allow me to share with you some music from the heart of this beautiful country! 





I was able to go to an ACAC (Associação Cristão de Artistas Criativos) meeting. These guys are able to be part of a community that helps them have the ability to write their own music in their native languages (which are different than what is spoken in Maputo). This is so important! Lately ACAC has also been able to get their hands on a small recording studio so the music can be preserved and spread to others. Opportunities like this are easy to find and obtain in America, but here it is very difficult and usually expensive. So this opportunity is wonderful and encouraging for these guys. I find something special about being with people as they are able to worship in their first language. Words cannot explain it. I thought I'd share some of what I was able to experience with you and let you see their talent for yourself. Be encouraged as they are singing for the Glory of our Great God!