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204. May the Way Open Before You

Episode 205 of the A Breath of Song podcast, hosted by Patricia Norton, titled "204. May the Way Open Before You" was published on September 17, 2025 and runs 14 minutes.

September 17, 2025 ·14m · A Breath of Song

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Summary

Song: May the Way Open Before You Music by: Ana Hernández Guest singers:​ Sadie Jones, AJ Banach, Cameron Brownell, Rebecca Csuy   Notes: Recording this was a complete treat, because I had four friends in the studio with me -- Rebecca Csuy, Cameron Brownell, AJ Banach, and Sadie Jones learned the song and loved it. AJ catches me when I make a note mistake in the harmony, which is fabulous -- friends who have your back! Next week, I have the privilege of talking with Ana and learning about her extensive background and why community singing matters to her... for now, please enjoy this, which she calls "a simple blessing," and her wish for everyone in the world.   Songwriter Info: Ana Hernández is a composer, recording artist, retreat leader, and activist song leader creating and collecting tunes to build living and just communities through skillful action. A theomusicologist with NYS Poor People’s Campaign, Ana is also the author of The Sacred Art of Chant: Preparing to Practice (Skylight Paths/Turner Publishing).   Sharing Info: The song is free to share in public resistance actions and oral tradition groups. Please contact Ana for recording, streaming, or performing permission.    Song Learning Time Stamps: Start time of teaching: 00:02:29 Start time of reprise: 00:13:05   Links: Ana's website: https://anahernandez.org Ana's Patreon: www.patreon.com/anahernandez  Listen on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/in/artist/ana-hernandez/214582777  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0NGPpe3jeQqHFeFArIqYEH  SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/anahermusic  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-p9kisJu1ISLW7w6Wy2lVA  Also look for HARC (with Ruth Cunningham): https://anahernandez.org/album/inside-chants/  The Miserable Offenders: https://anahernandez.org/album/keepin-the-baby-awake-music-for-advent-and-christmas/  Eternal Spirit (w/ Sr. Helena Marie, CHS): https://anahernandez.org/album/eternal-spirit/  Banquet of Love (w/ Ike Sturm and so many friends!): https://anahernandez.org/album/banquet-of-love/    Nuts & Bolts: 6:8, major, 2-part harmony   Join this community of people who love to use song to help navigate life? Absolutely:  https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/335811/81227018071442567/share   Help us keep going: reviews, comments, encouragement, plus contributions... we float on your support.  https://www.abreathofsong.com/gratitude-jar.html

Episode Description

Song: May the Way Open Before You

Music by: Ana Hernández

Guest singers:​ Sadie Jones, AJ Banach, Cameron Brownell, Rebecca Csuy

 

Notes: Recording this was a complete treat, because I had four friends in the studio with me -- Rebecca Csuy, Cameron Brownell, AJ Banach, and Sadie Jones learned the song and loved it. AJ catches me when I make a note mistake in the harmony, which is fabulous -- friends who have your back! Next week, I have the privilege of talking with Ana and learning about her extensive background and why community singing matters to her... for now, please enjoy this, which she calls "a simple blessing," and her wish for everyone in the world.

 

Songwriter Info: Ana Hernández is a composer, recording artist, retreat leader, and activist song leader creating and collecting tunes to build living and just communities through skillful action. A theomusicologist with NYS Poor People’s Campaign, Ana is also the author of The Sacred Art of Chant: Preparing to Practice (Skylight Paths/Turner Publishing).

 

Sharing Info: The song is free to share in public resistance actions and oral tradition groups. Please contact Ana for recording, streaming, or performing permission. 

 

Song Learning Time Stamps:

Start time of teaching: 00:02:29

Start time of reprise: 00:13:05

 

Links:

Ana's website: https://anahernandez.org

Ana's Patreon: www.patreon.com/anahernandez 

Listen on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/in/artist/ana-hernandez/214582777 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0NGPpe3jeQqHFeFArIqYEH 

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/anahermusic 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-p9kisJu1ISLW7w6Wy2lVA 

Also look for HARC (with Ruth Cunningham): https://anahernandez.org/album/inside-chants/ 

The Miserable Offenders: https://anahernandez.org/album/keepin-the-baby-awake-music-for-advent-and-christmas/ 

Eternal Spirit (w/ Sr. Helena Marie, CHS): https://anahernandez.org/album/eternal-spirit/ 

Banquet of Love (w/ Ike Sturm and so many friends!): https://anahernandez.org/album/banquet-of-love/ 

 

Nuts & Bolts: 6:8, major, 2-part harmony

 

Join this community of people who love to use song to help navigate life? Absolutely:  https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/335811/81227018071442567/share

 

Help us keep going: reviews, comments, encouragement, plus contributions... we float on your support.  https://www.abreathofsong.com/gratitude-jar.html

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