The Songaminute Man
My father was diagnosed with dementia in 2013. He was a singer throughout his life and is known as The Songaminute Man simply because of how many songs he knows.
As a way of calming him down from the confusion, I used to take him for long drives, singing together in the car. I started to record them and share online with my friends, adding a fundraising link for an Alzheimer's charity.
Then something extraordinary happened...
Quando Quando Quando
In a few short weeks we raised over
$160,000 for the charity.
Dad then recorded a big band album with the world famous Guy Barker Orchestra,
while I went on to write a book about his life and our journey with dementia.
It's been a journey...
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Buy the first Album
A selection of 13 Big Band Tracks performed by Teddy Mac and the Guy Barker Orchestra.
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Buy the SECOND Album
Out now! The second collection of 13 big band swing and singalong tracks from Teddy Mac - The Songaminute Man.
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Now read the book!
How music brought my father home again.
A memoir of my father, dementia and how this all came about.
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Our fundraising
We have raised over $200,000 for dementia charities through Songaminute! Join us in supporting these important charities that have helped us on this journey...
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Limited Edition Vinyl
13 Big Band Tracks on limited edition classic vinyl - available now!