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The Warrior Writers Project brings together recent veterans and current service members to be in creative community and utilize art-making processes to express themselves.
“…Through writing/artistic workshops that are based on experiences in the military and Iraq, the veterans unbury their secrets and connect with each other on a personal and artistic level. The writing from the workshops is compiled into books, performances and exhibits that provide a lens into the hearts of people who have a deep and intimate relationship with the Iraq war. It gives the veterans a sense of ownership over their stories and strength in their voice, perspective and power. It is through these workshops and sharing that the reconciliation process can strengthen and continue.”
- Lovella Calicia, Iraq Veterans Against the War
The website presents the powerful art and creative writing from Warrior Writing Project workshops and performances, as well as information on events, art exhibits, performances, workshops, Warrior Writers books, contact information, ways to get involved, and ways to support the project.
Follow the Warrior Writers Blog here.
Many veterans love to express themselves through music. A record label that realizes this, is To The Fallen Records. To The Fallen Records is a company that targets veteran musicians regardless of their genre of music.
The label was founded in 2006 by Sean Gilfillan, a former Army officer and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran. During his tour of duty he met several artists that were having a hard time getting their voices heard. He decided to help them and eventually opened up the record company. Some of the different styles of music the record label has are rap, country, jazz and rock and roll. More information on To The Fallen Records, the artists and their music on: http://www.tothefallenrecords.com/
An artist that seems to stick out is Cliff Hudson. Hudson makes country music and has been writing songs since he was 21. He wrote a song called Send My Love, as a love letter to his wife while he was serving in Ramadi, Iraq. Listen to this song here: http://www.tothefallenrecords.com/artist15.html
