This is a photo of my close friend Ko Chit.

As a young university student in Yangon (Rangoon) Ko Chit attended two demonstrations where the students demanded an end to military rule and a return to democracy. He was arrested by the military dictatorship and sentenced to 31 years in prison just for attending the demonstrations and handing out pamphlets. After surviving horrific treatment and conditions for almost 14 years Ko Chit was released when Myanmar began its decade of ‘semi democracy’ in 2011, before the military brutally took over again in 2021. I am honoured to have Ko Chit playing guitar and singing backing vocals on “Mandalay.”

Patrick Burgess’ new single, ‘Mandalay’ is OUT NOW on Bandcamp!
You can hear it here: https://patburgess.bandcamp.com/track/mandalay
Music video is coming very soon…

‘Mandalay’ tells the story of two student activists who fall in love in the intoxicating atmosphere of revolution. They are arrested and imprisoned but hold on to the memories of their love and their promise to meet up again… in Mandalay.

All proceeds from the sales of the single will be donated to the human rights programs of Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR.) Show your support on BANDCAMP: https://patburgess.bandcamp.com/track/mandalay