We Shall Be Known by MaMuse - Folk Award Winner - UKSC 2021

MaMuse is a US folk duo consisting of singer-songwriters Karisha Longaker, who wrote the words and melody to this winning song, and Sarah Nutting who supplied the harmonies. The UKSC judges were impressed by this outstanding acapella song entry and its creative use of harmonies and had no hesitation in voting it Folk Category Winner in the 2021 UK Songwriting Contest. Judge Susan Murany said: “Its brilliance, and the intricate beauty of those harmonies, really get under the skin after a few listens.“ Video made by UKSC. Visit The UK Songwriting Contest at WE SHALL BE KNOWN By Karisha Longaker We shall be known by the company we keep By the ones who circle round to tend these fires We shall be known by the ones who sow and reap The seeds of change alive from deep within the Earth It is time now It is time now that we thrive It is time we lead ourselves into the well It is time now And what a time to be alive In this “Great Turning“ we shall learn to lead in love In this “Great Turning“ we shall learn to lead in love (The term “Great Turning“ was coined by Joanna Macy).