Spain · United States
Mormon Missionaries Formed a Rock Band Under a Dictator
In 1972, while Spain was still under the dictatorship of Francisco Franco, a group of young Latter-day Saint missionaries, including Patrick Shaha,…
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South Korea
Why did the LDS Church Start a Missionary Pop Band in South Korea?
In 1974, missionary work in South Korea faced a major challenge. With strict government limits on American missionaries and little public awareness…
South Korea
Mormon K-Pop? The Incredible True Story of New Horizon
Correction: The mission president’s name was Eugene P. Till. What happens when a group of Latter-day Saint missionaries in 1970s South Korea…
Thailand
The Mormon band that rebuilt trust across Thailand
In 1972, one careless photograph severely damaged the reputation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Thailand. Missionaries were…
Samoa
From “Mormon Cockroaches” to celebrities, the story of the Eldares and their hit song, Masi Samoa.
In the 1960s, missionaries in Samoa were often mocked and called “Mormon cockroaches.” To help change public perception, Mission President J. Phillip…
