Over the past twenty years, the number of global refugees has more than tripled because of ongoing wars, persecution or natural disasters. If they're lucky, they'll have a chance to rebuild their lives - but it might be a long way from the home they knew. Becky Dell is co-founder of Citizens of the World Choir. Based in the UK, its members include refugees from around 30 different countries. The choir is an example of how music can not only bring people together - it can educate, create change and help those who have lost almost everything, find a new sense of place. Becky talks to Mihingarangi about why she wanted to pay it forward - and what it was like to provide backing vocals for Ed Sheeran.

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