Irish Singer-Songwriter Unveils Powerful Anthem to Shine Light on Global Refugee Crisis
“Rebecca Winckworth has one of the most exquisitely beautiful voices you will ever hear, on this isle or elsewhere, in this life or any other.”
(On The Right Trax)
“Young, Brave and Free”
Is the powerful new single by Irish singer-songwriter Rebecca Winckworth; a heartfelt anthem and a song of hope beyond borders.
It resonates the struggles, resilience, and hopes of millions of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to war, persecution, climate change, and other disasters.
Today, over 108 million individuals are forcibly displaced, with over 35 million being refugees, 41% of whom are under the age of 18 (UNCHR, 2023).
Rebecca’s poignant lyrics remind us that behind these unprecedented statistics lie real people who have dreams and aspirations, just like all of us. However, they have no choice but to undertake perilous and terrifying journeys along which thousands die each year, in search of a better future.
The stark reality is that while some young people are afforded opportunities, others are left without, solely due to the circumstances they are born into. The privilege of living in freedom and safety becomes a mere twist of fate, often determined by the geographic lottery of birth.
Combining heartfelt storytelling with a powerful musical arrangement, Young, Brave and Free challenges stereotypes and reminds us that each of us has the power to make a difference.
It summons us to treat one another with respect and empathy rather than fear and apathy.
After all, our shared humanity transcends all borders.
The Production:
Rebecca’s musical style embodies a captivating fusion of her Irish heritage, a passion for ballads and storytelling, with a worldly perspective that resonates with international sounds and rhythms. Her poetic lyrics delve into universal subjects and pressing social themes, illuminating the narratives of diverse people, cultures, and global perspectives.
The single features her distinctive songwriting style of heartfelt lyrics and emotive melodies.
Lyrics & Melody: Rebecca Winckworth
Musical Production: Julio Cesar Sierra
Mixing & Mastering: Julio Cesar Sierra
Musicians:
- Guitars – Daniel Uribe
- Bass – Jose Juvinao
- Percussion & Drums – Juan Guillermo Aguilar Bayer (Cosito)
