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46 A Cappella Baha’i Blog Studio Sessions (Voice Only)
July 20, 2022, in Articles > Music, by Naysan Naraqi
With hundreds of Baha’i Blog Studio Sessions recorded around the world so far, I thought it might be useful to share all the a cappella songs we’ve published; meaning, all the songs where the human voice is the only instrument used.
In case you are unfamiliar with Baha’i Blog’s Studio Sessions series, it’s an initiative where we invite Baha’is and their friends in different parts of the world to come into a studio and share the Baha’i Writings put to music. So far we’ve published songs in about 40 languages in 40 global locations.
So here are 46 a cappella songs in no particular order:
01. “Remover of Difficulties” by Brianna Butler
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in New York, USA with Brianna Butler who sings “Remover of Difficulties” from the Writings of the Bab.
02. “Haz Radiante (Make Radiant)” by the Choir of the Baha’i Temple of South America
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Santiago, Chile with the Choir of the Baha’i Temple of South America singing “Haz Radiante (Make Radiant)” from a prayer by Abdu’l-Baha.
03. “O God My God” by Gary Sterling
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, Gary Sterling sings “O God My God”, based on a prayer by the Bab.
04. “Finns det någon befriare (Is There Any Remover)” by Charisse & Laetitia
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Stockholm, Sweden with Laetitia Bergsmo and Charisse Johnson who sing “Finns det någon befriare”, which is Swedish, which translates in English to “Is There Any Remover”, and is from a prayer by the Bab.
05. “Radiant and Resplendent” by Zaynab Affolter
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in New York City, USA with Zaynab Affolter who sings “Radiant and Resplendent” from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
06. “Nkulunkulu Wami (My God)” by Young Mbazo & the Durban Baha’i Choir
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Durban, South Africa with Young Mbazo and the Durban Baha’i Choir singing “Nkulunkulu Wami” in Zulu, which means “My God”, and which is based on the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
07. “God Sufficeth” by Beeta Vahdat
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Melbourne, Australia with Beeta Vahdat who sings “God Sufficeth” from the Writings of the Bab.
08. “मैं तुझसे मांगता हूँ (I Ask Thee)” by Bhojraj Parmar
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Auckland, New Zealand with Bhojraj Parmar who sings “मैं तुझसे मांगता हूँ (I Ask Thee)” in Hindi from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
09. “Three Prayers” by Charisse, Ina & Laetitia
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Stockholm, Sweden with Charisse Johnson, Ina Nes and Laetitia Bergsmo who sing “Three Prayers” by Abdu’l-Baha, the Bab, and Baha’u’llah.
10. “Filho do Ser (Son of Being)” by Sonia Gomes
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Lisbon, Portugal with Sonia Gomes who sings “Filho do Ser (Son of Being)” in Portuguese, from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
11. “Миний Ариуслын Тэнгэрт гийсэн Өдрийн Од” (Daystar of the Heavens)” by the Friends from Mongolia
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Stockholm, Sweden with Davaadorj, Sodonbayar, Ulziisaikhan, Enkhbayar and Erdenetuya who sing “Миний Ариуслын Тэнгэрт гийсэн Өдрийн Од” (Daystar of the Heavens)” in Mongolian, from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
12. “Educate These Children” by Claire McGrail
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Auckland, New Zealand with Claire McGrail who sings “Educate These Children” based on a prayer by Abdu’l-Baha.
13. “O Dieu, Mon Dieu (O God my God)” by Mona, Dibo & Nachidah
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Helsinki, Finland with Mona Frooghi, Dibo Akale and Nachidah Frooghi who sing “O Dieu, mon Dieu (O God my God)” in French, from the Writings of the Bab and Baha’u’llah.
14. “Ocean of Understanding” by Rachel Dupras
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Hluboka nad Vltavou, Czech Republic with Rachel Dupras who sings “Ocean of Understanding” from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
15. “(Thy Name is My Healing) يا إلهي اسمك شفائي” by Caity Bolton
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in New York, USA with Caity Bolton who sings “يا إلهي اسمك شفائي (Thy Name Is My Healing)” from the Writings of Baha’u’llah in Arabic.
16. “Be a Baha’i” by the Joburg Baha’i Choir
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Johannesburg, South Africa with the Joburg Baha’i Choir who sing “Be a Baha’i” based on the Writings of Abdu’l-Baha.
17. “Difficulties” by Chandra
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Phoenix, Arizona with Chandra Susilo who sings “Difficulties”, a prayer from the Bab.
18. “Qui hormis Dieu” by Mathieu
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Paris, France with Mathieu who sings “Qui hormis Dieu” from the Writings of the Bab in French.
19. “O Son of Being” by Fleur & Tessa
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Bristol, in the United Kingdom with Fleur and Tessa singing “O Son of Being” from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
20. “O Thixo” by the Joburg Baha’i Choir
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Johannesburg, South Africa with The Joburg Baha’i Choir who sing “O Thixo” based on a prayer by Abdu’l-Baha.
21. “My Light is in Thee” by Alia Azad
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in San Francisco, USA with Alia Azad who sings “My Light is in Thee” from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
22. “Los Amados del Señor (Beloved of the Lord)” by the Choir of the Baha’i Temple of South America
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Santiago, Chile with the Choir of the Baha’i Temple of South America singing “Los Amados del Señor” from a prayer by Abdu’l-Baha.
23. “Intone” by Ina Nes
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Stockholm, Sweden with Ina Nes singing “Intone”, based on the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
24. “Wasiyala (He Commanded Us)” by the Eswatini Baha’i Choir
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Manzini, Eswatini with the Eswatini Baha’i Choir who sing “Wasiyala” in siSwati from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
25. “Say God Sufficeth” by Bill Groetzinger
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Chicago, USA with Bill Groetzinger who sings “Say God Sufficeth” based on a prayer by the Bab.
26. “Nimesi on parannukseni (Thy Name Is My Healing)” by Mitra Matouf
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Helsinki, Finland with Mitra Matouf who sings “Nimesi on parannukseni” from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
27. “Ingabe uKhona” by Anis, Sam, Nomphilo & Nozzie
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Durban, South Africa with Anis, Sam, Nomphilo and Nozzie singing “Ingabe uKhona” in Zulu, based on a prayer by the Bab.
28. “Si Consideraras Este Mundo” by Daniel Mantas
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, Daniel Mantas sings “Si Consideraras Este Mundo”, from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
29. “Lord Help Me” by Yosi Mesbah
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Nashville, USA with Yosi Mesbah singing “Lord Help Me” from a prayer by Abdu’l-Baha.
30. “Seek No Other Helper” by Mona, Dibo & Nachidah
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, Mona Frooghi, Dibo Akale and Nachidah Frooghi sing “Seek No Other Helper”, from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
31. “Aye Jan Feshan” by Behzad Khoshmashrab
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, Behzad Khoshmashrab chants “Aye Jan Feshan” based on a tablet by Abdu’l-Baha in Persian. In this tablet Abdu’l-Baha expands on the journey of the soul in search of the most Beloved, and among other points, He highlights how the manner in which one goes about one’s search impacts the outcome of one’s quest.
32. “Remover of Difficulties” by Ladjamaya
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Phoenix, USA with Ladjamaya who sings “Remover of Difficulties” in English and Spanish along with other excerpts from the Writings of the Bab.
33. “O Fab Yr Ysbryd (O Son of Spirit)” by Fleur & Tessa
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Bristol, in the United Kingdom with Fleur Missaghian and Tessa who sing “O Fab Yr Ysbryd” in Welsh from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
34. “Rose of Love” by Beeta Vahdat
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Melbourne, Australia with Beeta Vahdat who sings “Rose of Love” from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
35. “कठिनाइयों को दूर करने वाला (Remover of Difficulties)” by Bhojraj Parmar
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Auckland, New Zealand with Bhojraj Parmar who sings “कठिनाइयों को दूर करने वाला (Remover of Difficulties)” in Hindi from the Writings of the Bab.
36. “Filho do Homem” by Sonia Gomes
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Lisbon, Portugal with Sonia Gomes who sings “Filho do Homem” from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
37. “No God Is There” by Brianna Butler
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in New York City, USA with Brianna Butler who sings “No God Is There” from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
38. “O God, Guide Me” by Hayze & Family
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, 12 year old Hayze and his family sing “O God, Guide Me” based on a prayer by Abdu’l-Baha.
39. “My Name is Abdu’l-Baha” by the South African Baha’i Choir
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Mahikeng, South Africa with the South African Baha’i Choir singing “My Name is Abdu’l-Baha”, a cover of the Baha’i Blog Studio Sessions song called “Abdu’l-Baha” by Dominique Sylvester.
40. “Be Thou Content” by Lydia, Jazmin & Violeta
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Santiago, Chile with Lydia Mills, Jazmín Tapia-Mills and Violeta Tapia-Mills singing “Be Thou Content” from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
41. “This Thy Servant” by Alina Gershuny-Jadduroy
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Toronto, Canada with Alina Gershuny-Jadduroy singing “This Thy Servant”, from the Writings of Abdu’l-Baha.
42. “Thy Name Is My Healing” by Ladjamaya
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Phoenix, Arizona, USA with Ladjamaya singing “Thy Name Is My Healing” based on a prayer by Baha’u’llah.
43. “Healing Prayer” by Ellie, Rose & Steve
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Mahikeng, South Africa with Ellie Imaan Jacobs, Rosemary Mashale & Steve Makola singing “Healing Prayer”, in English and Xhosa, and based on a prayer by Baha’u’llah.
44. “Ay Talebeh Malakoot” by Ladan Ghiami
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in London, United Kingdom with Ladan Ghiami who chants “Ay Talebeh Malakoot” based on a prayer by Abdu’l-Baha.
45. “O Nkulunkulu (O God)” by Busisiwe & Bokamoso
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Mahikeng, South Africa with Busisiwe Mashiane and Bokamoso Moshomako singing “O Nkulunkulu (O God)”, in Zulu and based on the Writings of Abdu’l-Baha.
46. “Oho Mora Bophelo (O Son of Being)” by Gaone, Solomzi, Busisiwe & Omphemetse
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Mahikeng, South Africa with Gaone, Solomzi, Busisiwe and Omphemetse singing “Oho Mora Bophelo (O Son of Being)”, in Sotho.
Well that concludes our list of Baha’i Blog Studio Sessions in a cappella so far. We hope you’ve enjoyed our Studio Sessions series, and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more Baha’i-inspired content.
Watch the entire Studio Sessions video series on Baha’i Blog’s YouTube Channel here: Baha’i Blog Studio Sessions playlist
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Naysan Naraqi
Naysan is passionate about using the arts and media to explore the teachings of the Baha’i Faith. Back in 2011, Naysan started up the Baha’i Blog project, channeling his experiences in both media and technology companies to help create a hub for Baha’i-inspired content online.
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