Oh Canada - Missy Higgins

In September 2015, images of the body of Syrian refugee Alan Kurdi, were released of him laying on a Turkish beach. The confronting images provoked a world wide reaction and concern over the Syrian refugee crisis. Missy Higgins deeply affected by the images, unsure of how to grapple with her emotions. She thought 'the best approach it was tell the story as it happened, because that in itself is a powerful thing'. You can check out more about her song at the green button on the right.