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Thursday 3rd November 2011

Welsh hymnwriter Ruthie Thomas releases CD

A WELSH singer and songwriter, described by the Baptist Times as "the first black hymnwriter published in the UK," Ruthie Thomas, has released a seven-song CD. 'Heaven Direct' includes a new revival hymn for Wales, "The Cross Is Raised", which is now being sung by local churches and choirs while "The Song Of The Robin" is an Easter track for children which has been used in an educational programme on the BBC World Service. CR

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Posted by John in Pembroke Dock @ 12:50 on Feb 12 2012

A wonderful lady with an amazing gift. Her voice is sweet & her song writing inspiring. Its not what I would normally listen to but I am glad to have been introduced to it. Heaven Direct is a CD I now have in my collection & would recommend to anyone.

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Posted by Ottilia Nyakatawa in Chester @ 12:04 on Jan 4 2012

Heaven Direct is a fabulous and powerful CD. Ruthie's voice is so smooth and the lyrics are very inspiring. Will definitely be recommending this to friends and family! Thank you!

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Posted by Michelle Hinde in Tenby @ 14:15 on Nov 30 2011

I attend Local Craft Fayres where Ruthies CD is played. Her voice is amazing and so soothing to listen to. One local Market had the very fine honour of hearing her both on the CD and of Ruthie singing personally to them yesterday. I was even more enthralled to hear her sing to a~ Robin~ that perched on a Holly branch in our local Castle The Song of the Robin!! This lady has such talent, this CD should certainly be on everyones Christmas List

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Posted by Linda Williams in Tenby @ 13:31 on Nov 17 2011

I have listened to Heaven Direct and its desirable and positive songs give positive and encouraging qualities to ones life and is listend with a pleasing and favourable ear. One of my favourite songs on the CD is I believe in Miracles.I will definately recommend this CD to all my friends and family.

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Posted by Sharron Hardwick in United Kingdom @ 17:02 on Nov 14 2011

Heaven Direct is a amazing, inspiring and uplifting CD. The songs are written and performed by Ruthie Thomas, the first published black Hymn Writer in Britain. Her beautiful voice and insightful lyrics address issues we face in life. I am especially fond of "The Cross Is Raised" also named a song for Wales - this could easily be re-named a song for Britain and be adapted and sung across the nation. I highly recommend this CD :)

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