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Ukraine

When we filmed one of my songs in northern Ukraine - shortly before the war - there was peace and quiet. We traveled freely around the country, and there was light in the eyes of the Ukrainians we spoke to. A country exhibiting considerable progress and with lots of hope for the future. In the video at the time, I let the Soviet flag fall to the ground as a symbol that freedom and democracy had triumphed over dictatorship and oppression. Although the Russian regime convulsively tries to hold on to the past and their petrified view of people and the world, I have no doubt that the light in the eyes of the Ukrainians is now even stronger, and that with our help they will chase the ghost out again. Here on the anniversary of the invasion, I have raised the Ukrainian flag in my garden and I think of the Ukrainians we met and who helped us, and that now it is our turn to help them all we can. - MW

Shireen Abu Akleh

Rest in Peace Shireen Abu Akleh. Abu Akleh was a one of the leading journalists of the Arab world. Her career included reporting on major Palestinian events as well as analyzing Israeli politics; her television reporting and distinct sign-offs were well-known, and she inspired many other Palestinians and Arabs to pursue careers in journalism. The ever lasting fight for freedom, truth and independence must never end.

Creative collaborations.

Over the years, throughout my musical journey, there have been so many people that have helped me realise my goals. Each and every one of them play a huge role in how I deliver my music. I was so thankful to come across these three talented musicians, along with this very talented dancer, that really played a key role in my video for "The Mountain" filmed exclusively on the Faroe Islands. A huge thank you for the great collaboration, to Birita Dam, Vár Iversen Lindenskov, Silas Hannesarson and Rannvá Guðrunardóttir Niclasen. -MW

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