About Harmony for Change

Harmony for Change is a group of concerned musicians and artists who are using their artistic talents for the purpose of promoting positive change in the world. 100% of all work and resources are donated to our cause, and every penny is sent to the most worthy charity we can find for a particular cause.

The concept was originally developed by Mariela Miranda of Costa Rica and Gary Belniak of Chicago, USA. Mari and Gary “met” in summer of 2010 on a web site forum for detailing the BP oil spill disaster of 2010. It occurred to Mari and Gary that they could pool their unique talents of poetry and songwriting, along with their musical partners, to create music that could increase awareness to world situations and problems. Other musicians, artists and associates quickly jumped on board and the group continues to grow and flourish.

Children of the Earth was written and produced to create awareness and contribute financially to assist in the Gulf relief effort. The catastrophic oil spill of 2010 has left the area's people, wildlife and environment in shambles. And, contrary to what we are led to believe, the problem is not resolved and in fact will persist for years to come. Harmony for Change has developed an alliance with Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN) which is an organization dedicated to providing relief for this area. 100% of all donations and MP3 sales will be sent to this partner organization to facilitate aid for the people and wildlife of this area.

Harmony for Change Contributing Artists:
Mariela Miranda: Founder, Songwriter, Lead Vocals
Gary Belniak: Founder, Songwriter, Guitars, Music Production and Mixing
Gregg Woods: Keyboards, Graphic and Web Design, Video Design/Production
Lisa Sayers: Vocal and Melody Coordinator, Public Relations Specialist
Michael Addyman: Bass and Production Assistance
Craig Whitaker: Engineer, Post Production Editing, Mixing
Nick Kapka: Drums

Special thanks: Emily Ellsworth and the Anima Children’s Choir (background vocals), Andy Valverde (audio recording in Costa Rica), Holt Webb Photography, Rob Ruccia, Uptown Recording (audio mastering), Steve Thomson (photography), Belniak Media, Inc. (graphic and web design)