For Immediate Release
The Good Earth Singers Announces “One Earth. One Voice.”,
a Global Call To Action on Dec. 21, 2012
Classical Singer Shyla Nelson Travels to Sydney to Spread the Word about Global Moment of Song
Washington, D.C. (Oct. 29, 2012) – The Good Earth Singers, an organization dedicated to building community through song, has announced its latest global campaign One Earth. One Voice. The goal of the campaign, led by classical singer Shyla Nelson, is to rally 15 million people worldwide to sing a Nigerian song, “Ise Oluwa,” for an unprecedented global event on Dec. 21, 2012. Nelson will be in Sydney from Nov. 10-19, 2012 to spread the word about One Earth. One Voice. and to encourage people everywhere to participate in the global choir to support the earth and humanity’s survival from world violence.
Everyone is invited to meet Nelson and learn about her journey when she joins Rev. Dr. Stephanie Dowrick's special interfaith service at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18 in the Uniting Church at 264 Pitt Street, Sydney. At the end of the service, Nelson and the congregation will walk to the Royal Botanic Gardens, near the Sydney Opera House, to sing “Ise Oluwa,” to practice for the global moment of song on Dec. 21, 2012. For more information about this event, please visit
Sydney is just one stop on Nelson’s 99-day journey leading up to Dec. 21. Through her travels, Nelson has generated widespread international support of One Earth. One Voice. in more than 35 countries, and among world-renowned musicians, scientists, environmentalists and world leaders.
“One Earth. One Voice. is an accumulation of hard work and a genuine belief that the power of the human voice is a catalyst for healing humanity’s relationship with the earth,” Nelson said. “The unifying power of song will be a rallying call to action in response to crises and violence across the globe that threatens our lives.”
Anyone can add their voice to the global event and learn the Nigerian song, “Ise Oluwa” on Dec. 21, 2012 by downloading the free smartphone app, “Sing!”. The singing event will also be broadcast online at oneearth-onevoice.org. To follow Nelson’s journey and for more information about The Global Earth Singers and the global campaign, please visit the One Earth. One Voice. website at oneearth-onevoice.org and The Global Earth Singers Facebook page.
About Shyla Nelson
Shyla Nelson is an internationally-renowned classical singer and voice trainer. She founded The Good Earth Singers in 2009 to empower communities and take positive action to improve the local and global environment. As a solo artist, Nelson has been acclaimed as a soprano of “consummate artistry and vocal grace” whose concert and operatic appearances have delighted audiences throughout the U.S. and abroad. She has also collaborated with multiple Grammy Award-winning musicians Paul Winter Consort.
About The Good Earth Singers
The Good Earth Singers is an organization dedicated to building local community through song. Its mission is to develop and support the songful celebration of our common humanity and our deep, devotional connection to the earth. GES helps anyone, regardless of experience and background, learn how to offer his or her voice in service and celebration of this loving earth on which we live. To learn more and join the global One Earth. One Voice. choir, visit
Contacts:
U.S. Contact:
Stephanie Castillo
Rachel Kay Public Relations
(+1) 877-975-3423, ext. 4
Shyla Nelson :
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