Independent artists group Waswabe Records has partnered with Radio Veritas Asia (RVA) to bring a diverse collection of original songs to a global audience. This collaboration aims to further expand the reach and exposure of talented artists within the independent music scene.
The contract signing was held May 2 and was attended by songwriters Jasmine Aquino, Mark Anthony Cuevas, Jimi Wasabe and Zyrah Jamandre of the Waswabe Records, together with Fr. Victor Sadaya, CMF, General Manager of RVA, Arlene Donarber, RVA Program Department OIC, Fr. Kasmir Nema, OIC Editorial Board, Mel Diego, Head of ICT, Cindy Gorospe, RVA Social Media Coordinator and Shirly Benedictos, RVA Program Dept. Secretary.
Initially, there are five original songs that are licensed to RVA for two years to be used in various programs. The songs are: “I Praise You” written by Jimi Wasabe, “Your Gift To Give” written by Mark Anthony Cuevas, “My Soul Finds Rest” written by Jasmine Aquino, “No One Else But You” written by Zyrah Jamandre and “I Won’t Stop” written by Aries Silverio. These songs are part of an EP album entitled “I Praise You” which is also available in all major digital streaming platforms.
“With this partnership, we hope to be part of a ministry that inspires artists to unite people through their songs and glorify God in our own small way. Let us be an instrument of that mission,” said Mark Cuevas Corporate Partnership & CSR of Waswabe Records said.
Fr. Victor shared that “this kind of partnership will bring much wider reach because Radio Veritas Asia is known not only in the Philippines but also globally.”
Because RVA has a broader connection that is not limited to the Catholic faith, this project opens a possibility of a Christian ecumenical collaboration and dialogue among the faithful. With its connection to the Vatican, Protestants and other religious organizations, this project offers a wonderful opportunity for independent artists to share their original songs and spread inspiration to everyone.
Fr. Victor assured Waswabe Records artists that RVA will support and continuously promote the shared songs crediting the songwriters properly.
RVA team also expressed their gratitude towards the Waswabe Records artists and looks forward to more projects in the future. According to RVA’s general manager, “I believe this just a seed. We’re just sowing the seeds and letting that seed grow into a tree, like the mustard seed that will hopefully become the most prominent tree that will spread not only in Asia but globally.”
I Praise You EP album is now available on Spotify
