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YolanDa Brown’s Faith and Music

Award-winning saxophonist and broadcaster YolanDa Brown meets Aled Jones to share the story of her faith through the hymns and worship songs that mean the most to her.

Aled Jones meets award-winning saxophonist and broadcaster YolanDa Brown, who shares the story of her faith through the cherished hymns and worship songs that have guided her through life.

Most at home when she is performing, Aled meets YolanDa at a recording studio in east London – and even has a go at playing the sax under YolanDa’s expert tuition! Aled then discovers some of YolanDa’s earliest musical memories and how faith helped her navigate through some significant life decisions.

YolanDa tells Aled about some of her biggest influences and how the faith of her beloved grandmother was a particular inspiration. She takes Aled to visit Greenleaf Baptist Church in Walthamstow, where her grandmother worshipped for 30 years.

With a special selection of hymns and music – all chosen by and special to YolanDa:

1. How Great Thou Art - St Thomas’ Church, Newcastle
2. Here I Am to Worship - Aberystwyth Arts Centre
3. Total Praise - LSO St Luke’s, London
4. I Surrender All - Monique McKen
5. Sing unto the Lord - St Elisabeth’s Church, Reddish
6. Blessed Assurance - St Cuthbert’s Church, Carlisle

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33 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Aled Jones
Interviewed Guest YolanDa Brown
Series Producer David Waters
Executive Producer Caroline Matthews
Producer Zara Hobson
Production Company CTVC

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