A new musical honor for Emmy-nominated TV writer-producer/novelist/singer-songwriter James Kahn’s sea shanty, ‘The Risin’ of the Sea,’ has won a spot on the soon-to-be-released album of songs for social change, ‘Hope Rises II.’
Hope Rises is a soundtrack for social change and a product of Music to Life, an organization founded by Noel Paul Stookey (Peter, Paul & Mary) that connects socially conscious musicians with the mentors, resources and training needed to realize their bold visions for community change. Hope Rises II features 16 songs by contemporary artists—competitively identified across issues, genres, generations and geographies.
Kahn’s contribution to this social change album, “Risin’ of the Sea,’ is an original, musically traditional, cautionary tale about the ramifications of climate change – global warming, drought, fires, storms, species die-offs, the emergence of new viruses, refugee crises, and the loss of land caused by rising seas – along with a plea to ‘turn this ship around.’ He is thrilled to be honored by MusicToLife.org for including his shanty in ‘Hope Rises II.’
This song and album were inspired by the environmental threats we so urgently face. My hope is that the emotional power of music can reach people’s hearts where news headlines fall short.” Mr Kahn commented.
It should be noted that Risin’ of the Sea is also the title song from Kahn’s new album, ‘By the Risin’ of the Sea’ – which has been submitted to The Recording Academy™, to be included on their first-round ballot for consideration in the upcoming Grammy Awards®, offered in the category of Best Folk Album. The winners of that round will be announced by The Recording Academy™ on November 15th, 2022.