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Baha’i Blog Studio Sessions is an initiative where we invite Baha’is and their friends from around the world to come into a studio and share the Baha’i Writings put to music.
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Mahikeng, South Africa with Dominique Sylvester singing “Radiant Heart” based on the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
This song was filmed and recorded in Mahikeng, South Africa, November, 2021.
LYRICS/QUOTE:
“O SON OF SPIRIT! My first counsel is this: Possess a pure, kindly and radiant heart, that thine may be a sovereignty ancient, imperishable and everlasting.”
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.
I have fallen love with some of these “Bahai Blog Studio Sessions” songs, and I deeply them. Only one of those songs, “Magnified Be Thy Name”, by Benjamin Spriggs could I find for purchase … on Amazon Music. Others, like “Radiant Heart” by Dominique Sylvester, appear available only through subscription.
My reason for purchase: To listen to these beautiful and fragrant songs as I hike in the nearby mountains, unimpeded – no Ads, no internet.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I have fallen love with some of these “Bahai Blog Studio Sessions” songs, and I deeply them. Only one of those songs, “Magnified Be Thy Name”, by Benjamin Spriggs could I find for purchase … on Amazon Music. Others, like “Radiant Heart” by Dominique Sylvester, appear available only through subscription.
My reason for purchase: To listen to these beautiful and fragrant songs as I hike in the nearby mountains, unimpeded – no Ads, no internet.
Can you please help me?
Most Sincerely,
Joe Lerner
Joe Lerner (August 8, 2022 at 9:10 AM)
Hi Joe,
You can download all of our Studio Sessions songs, free of charge, from our Soundcloud page. Here is the link to the Studio Sessions playlist: https://soundcloud.com/bahai-blog/sets/bahai-blog-studio-sessions
Thanks for your kind words!
– Sonjel
Sonjel Vreeland (August 8, 2022 at 8:17 AM)