“Music
is the only thing which all nations, all ages, all ranks,
and both
sexes do equally well. It is sooner or later the great world
bond.”
Edward
Thring, Headmaster, Uppingham School, Rutland, England, 1862
Japan, 1957: Twelve years after
the end of World War II, Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi flew from
Tokyo to the Asian nations Japan had fought against, and apologized
for the atrocities committed by his country. His final sendoff for
that historic voyage was from the Colwell Brothers singing to him
in Japanese.
"They
gave an image of America that millions responded to, and richly
deserve the title of musical diplomats." Archie Mackenzie, retired British Ambassador,
participant in the creation of The United Nations.
This is a
book about the power of music, the amazing true story of the
Colwell Brothers and Herb Allen, whose lives and music touched
millions worldwide, ignited the phenomenon of Up with People,
and blazed a new path for all who would help to build the future.
When inspired genius is willing
to renounce ease and glory for the sake of something greater,
the impact is huge. This is the lesson of the incredible Colwell/Allen
story."
