Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware

EP242: In Place of War - Ruth Daniel and Merlyn Driver

Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware

Show Notes

Today's episode features Ruth Daniel and Merlyn Driver from the amazing global arts charity In Place of War.

Ruth is the CEO and Artistic Director of In Place of War. Ruth has led global arts and peace-building initiatives, developing over 100 cultural programmes in conflict zones.

Merlyn Driver is a singer songwriter and nature-focused musician whose approach draws on folk, contemporary music, and a wide range of other influences and sounds. His collaboration with IPOW on their nature based project EarthSonic is an inspiration for potential sound recordists and composers.

This is a fascinating and important creative discussion, ladies and gentlemen meet Ruth and Merlyn...

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