Finding a Voice

A dream of mine is about to become a reality. Mid-September I will embark on a "house concert" tour that will bring me into living rooms, churches, coffee shops, and schools (maybe even a mall or two) throughout Western Canada and in the Greater Toronto Area. I even get a jaunt to California, thanks to a promotion at my bank!

The name of my music ministry, SIRETONA, is an acronym for SIng RElease TO NAtions (www.siretona.com). My mission statement reads, "I am a poetess -- a listener and a storyteller, using my voice to make a difference around the world."

Starting at home in Canada, I want to bring release to the nations primarily through music that works in two realms: (1) telling stories that give a voice for the voiceless, thus informing and inspiring people to act in ways that make a difference in the world, and (2) to bring spiritual freedom through intercession and prophesy.
My desire and intent are to tell international stories through music, to raise awareness, and to "spur people on to love and good deeds." If you listen to my music on www.indieheaven.com/artists/colleentaylor, you will hear "A Voice in Ramah"--a lament for Cambodia that tells about one family's experience during the Pol Pot regime. It is a difficult song to hear, but a crucial message.

I also want to use my musical voice to promote justice and mercy in every way, including consumer practices. Thus, I am privileged to partner with Level Ground Trading (www.levelground.com). Along with my CDs I will have Level Ground’s fairly traded coffee, chocolate & fruit as part of my merchandise. In keeping with my vision and message of "releasing the nations," I want to tell the stories of Level Ground, Famicafe, Fruandes Ltda, and more.

Thanks to Level Ground, each host on my tour will be provided with a 300g package of coffee to serve, allowing guests at each concert to experience the aroma and flavour of “fair trade” coffee.

If you would like to attend a concert or consider hosting your own house concert, check out my itinerary below. Open days are marked and I will be plugging in more concerts as I go. I’d love to do a concert for you and your guests.

You can also find my itinerary on these sites:
www.siretona.com/calendar.html
www.indieheaven.com/artists/colleentaylor

Periodically I will post updates on these sites (especially here on my blog), but if you prefer email updates, please send a message through my website and I'll put you on an emailing list.

Above all, I treasure your prayers for this tour: that God would be glorified and that I would be attentive to the people and opportunities he places in my path. He has given me songs to sing, stories to tell, and a heart to minister. Pray for the usual things, like safety and provision along the way. And pray for the unexpected things that the Lord might bring to your mind ...

May God bless and keep you in Christ Jesus by His Spirit.

Colleen