Linda Marks shares “A Recipe For Hope” on June 23, 3:30 p.m., at The Burren, 247 Elm St., Somerville.

In a frenzied world with a dire shortage of optimism, Linda Marks is eager to share her recipe for hope. The concept of sparking optimism the world over is more than a platitude for the Boston-area singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, whose compassion and tenderness shines throughout her latest record, A Recipe For Hope.

Marks will celebrate the record’s release with a June 23 performance at The Burren in Somerville. The show doubles as the premiere of her Sanctuary music video, which interweaves the firsthand accounts of domestic violence survivors with Marks’ gentle lyricism.

Marks’ band includes virtuosic Memphis-based violinist Alice Hasen (who will open the show with Will Gatlin on guitar), and Doug Hammer, who will alternate with Marks on piano, Doug Rich on bass, David Jackson on guitar, and Willie Sordillo on saxophone.

During the performance, Marks will debut a collaborative music video for Sanctuary that features images from local nonprofits Casa Myrna and RESPOND Inc. These visuals – gifted and used with permission – emphasize that domestic violence “transcends all boundaries: age, race, gender, socioeconomic background, and geography,” as Marks reflects. Both RESPOND, Inc and Casa Myrna contributed stories from survivors that led to the lyrics for “Sanctuary.” The video premiere is the first in a series of events between June and October comprising Marks’ Sanctuary project.

As a beacon of light for abuse survivors, Sanctuary presents a key component of Marks’ vision for a more tender and understanding world. But domestic violence is only one of the global issues that Marks confronts in her recent work; songs addressing the devastation caused by wars, the looming threat of gun violence, and the value of mental health are all key ingredients in Marks’ recipe.

The Sanctuary project rollout begins with the June 23 release show at The Burren, followed by the release of a global version of Sanctuary on August 23.

In addition to Marks’ work as a singer and lyricist, the global version of the track features seven more performers from around the world, tapping peers from Greece, India, Israel, Germany, and the U.S. to provide instrumentals and vocals that deliver Marks’ far-reaching message.

The rollout continues in the fall, when Marks will host a September 15 benefit show for Casa Myrna and RESPOND Inc. at One Broadway Collaborative in Lawrence. The project culminates with a live streamed performance of Sanctuary on October 1 in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

For tickets: https://tickets.24hourmusic.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1353

The Burren
247 Elm St.
Somerville, MA