Under African Skies

When I came to Namibia I did not expect to write any songs. Back home, it is a challenge to find the time to write. Much of my time spent with the business side of music, performing, running my home and of courses my favorite: spending time with my kids! I used to song-write in the evening, but ever since having kids I no longer have that luxury—I don’t want to risk waking anyone up!

During my last few days in Namibia though, I found myself playing an old guitar that someone restrung for me. I played some of my songs for the children in the Village. After spending many evening connecting with these kids through the magic of music, I became inspired to write a song for the family who I realized that I was really going to miss. Usually a song takes me quite a while to write, but this one came quickly. It was impossible not to find inspiration in this amazing family who had welcomed me so openly and taught me so much!

Saying goodbye eight days after we met was very emotional. But after writing the song, “Under African Skies”, I know that I’ll always be able to remember what this experience and what welcoming these children into my heart meant to me.

Amanda’s song, “Under African Skies” is now available on iTunes. Proceeds from the song go to SOS Children’s Villages Canada