'Requiem:' Song of Comfort After Tsunami, Katrina
Hear the Song
Eliza Gilkyson wrote "Requiem" as a song of grief following the Asian tsunami in December. Now, after Hurricane Katrina's devastation of the Gulf Coast region, this song is finding its way to listeners and can be a song of prayer and comfort.
Eliza Gilkyson
The singer-songwriter explains how "Requiem," from her album Paradise Hotel, became a "vehicle for grieving."
All Songs Considered
Web Resources
Featured Artist
Purchase Featured Music
Paradise Hotel
More From Music Interviews
Comments
You must be signed in to leave a comment. Sign In / Register
Please keep your community civil. All comments must follow the NPR.org Community rules and Terms of Use. NPR reserves the right to use the comments we receive, in whole or in part, and to use the commenter's name and location, in any medium. See also the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Community FAQ.
