While the world came to a halt for many during the pandemic, others discovered their talents had time to flourish, as two ELT teachers prove.
Nigel Paramor, principal of the language school English in Chester, in the UK, was so inspired by the work of the Trussell Trust and Cheshire Foodbank, and their campaign to make a future where everyone can afford to eat, that he produced a single under his nom de pluime, Mister Wulf, to raise funds for them. ‘Catastrophe’ is about community spirit and how people have supported others during this challenging time.
“I wanted to do something positive with my music for the Chester community, so I am delighted to be collaborating with the Trussell Trust and West Cheshire Foodbank to support their important work in combating hunger and poverty across Cheshire,” he says.
The song is catchy, smooth listening and only costs £1 to download. Take a listen at https://misterwulf.bandcamp.com/track/catastrophe
Another from the world of ELT who flexed his musical skills during this unprecedented time is Rakesh Bhanot (above), who has been teaching English since 1972, as well as working as a trainer, examiner, author, journal editor, inspector and book reviewer around the world. He has been writing poetry for years and during 2020 collaborated with Scottish singer Pauline Vallance to turn some of those poems into songs on a CD entitled Blue Leaves.
It’s available on all the usual platforms and you can have a listen at https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kKFcTnrZR2z26q5SsIRzxXqB4TV9qvxtU
