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	'Why I Sing' Internationally acclaimed folk singer leads Conwy Fair Trade Celebrations. Internationally acclaimed folk singer Pete Morton is to help celebrate Fair Trade Fortnight in Conwy from the 26th February to the 28th. Leading workshops in schools on the 27th February, performing twenty minute sets in Fair Trade Café’s across the county and giving a special concert performance in the Imperial Hotel on Saturday 28th February, the energetic singer hopes to raise even more awareness of Fair Trade and related issues. Originally from Leicester and now based in Monmouth, Pete Morton has produced a string of critically acclaimed albums and the international demand for his stunning live performances leads him to spend much of his time in the USA, Holland and Germany. During his time in Conwy Pete will feature songs from his extraordinary new album “Casa Abierta” which features ten songs in ten different languages. Expected to be prominent in his live performances is “Tren Arall” the Welsh language version of his most popular song (“Another Train” in English) which features alongside songs in nine other languages including Korean and Swahili. Two pounds from each sale of “Casa Abierta” goes to the Gambia Schools Trust. Despite performing live for 25 years the singer admits to some nerves when performing in languages other than his native English. “Despite all the practice there is always a few nerves and I will be interested to see how a Welsh audience reacts to Tren Arall” says Pete. “I am delighted to have the chance to promote the work of the Conwy Fair Trade Coalition. For Wales to have become the first Fair Trade Nation is amazing and I feel honoured to help out with the celebrations”. As well as the headline concert at the Imperial Hotel on the Saturday 28th Feb which starts at 7:30pm, Pete will do a series of 20 minute sets at other local venues - please see the 'Tour Dates' page for more detailed info. Conwy FT Coalition won the prize for the best FT2W ideas – principally the Pete Morton events. Pete Morton Music Workshops/Concerts: These were a huge success. Pete threw himself into all these events with such transparent enthusiasm & joy. It was a huge boost to morale as well as promoting Fair Trade (‘Tren Arall’ is still buzzing in our heads!) – Thanks Pete. Llandudno Council. 'North Wales Fair Trade Coalition' ........................................................... The singer of hope. Pete Morton is a bard in the old tradition and a songwriter with a truly contemporary edge at the same time! He has a wealth of great songs and a charismatic stage presence. With his lyrical ability he is fast becoming known as 'the singer of hope' with such songs as 'Another Train', 'Six Billion Eccentrics', 'Further' and 'The Shepherd's Song'. His shows have been described as dynamic, fun-loving and approachable... singing from the heart, he tells compelling stories of the human condition. He began his musical career as a busker on the streets of Europe before beginning to play indoors at folk clubs back home in England. He constantly tours around the globe so go and catch him on his travels... his songs and performances are a joy! All over the world. 'It's my pleasure to communicate to you via here. Am Geoffrey Wakula from Uganda, Africa, I first heard your music from a certain radio station called Sanyu Fm, and it's really interesting, I tried as much as I can to get your web site and eventually am here talking to you now. Please get to know that you have fans all over the world. I wish you all the best, and I think one time you will be like these popular singers we know, keep this up. The song that caught me up was: "Another Train" God bless you. Geoffrey.' Hello Pete, I really liked your gig in Malden, last Sunday. Before I decided to go, I looked at the website of the Muse, came on your website and heard the song Another Train. I was moved to tears and immediately decided to go there. My girl friend printed the lyrics, to use them to encourage people in her job (she is a therapist). I sent your website to a friend who plays the guitar in our group of friends, who sing now and than. He tried to play the song, but couldn't. Thanks a lot and good luck on your tours through the world. Hilbert Post Nijmegen Netherlands 'Pete Morton.  I've heard him many times (and even shared concerts with him), but the man has never been better.   Fascinating, funny and touching songs... but most importantly, the man connects with his audience like no one I've ever seen.  An inspiration.' Sandy Cash - Pete's performance at the 2008 Jacob's Ladder Folk Festival, Israel. www.sandycash.com Sunday, April 13, we met a new friend all the way from England. Pete Morton is a troubadour in the British folk tradition.  Richard Thompson and that lot, as they say. He sounds nothing like them but shares that mix of humor - or humour - and real common truth that marks that genre. His voice was perfectly matched to the material and his guitar playing gave that solid foundation one needs. He's a good songwriter too. He was both funny and poignant. So how did Pete Morton from England wind up all the way to City Island and the Starving Artist Cafe? Our widespread fame? Well, no, it was one of our loyal customer family Ellen Ruth Topol. She knew him and now we do, too.  I'm glad. Elliot Glick. The Starving Artist, NYC