I wrote these two songs ['Coming Out of the Dark' and 'Always Tomorrow'] as a celebration of hope. And, I want to send it out to all of those people who are suffering through this terrible disaster [Hurricane Katrina], and please know that you are not alone -- and you will not be.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Estefan wrote songs to offer hope and comfort to victims of Hurricane Katrina.
- In plain terms
- She created music to let suffering people know they have support.
- What can you take from it?
- Use art to comfort those going through disasters.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you offer hope to others?
- What art comforts you?
Another view
Music alone cannot fix physical damage from disasters.
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