WOW!
This is absolutely rocking. Johnny Clegg is already a hero in SA and now he has pulled together South Africa’s top artists to record and remake “Spirit of the great heart”.
The song is a classic and has now been cemented as a great!
Top South African artists band together to support orphaned and vulnerable children
A remake of the Johnny Clegg classic featuring 17 of South Africa’s premier artists. All to benefit the Starfish Greathearts Foundation. produced by michael canfield.
I have blogged about The Starfish Foundation before. This project is in aid of the self same project. What a fantastic initiative by Clegg.
Watch with pride and enjoy:
Here is the massive list of participating artists:
Johnny Clegg, Arno Carstens, Karen Zoid, Josie Field, Chris Chameleon, Danny K, Proverb , Cito (Wonderboom), Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, The Bala Brothers, Kahn Morbee (Parlotones’ frontman), Louise Carver, Dr. Victor, The Holy Cross Choir, Brenda Burnit & Michael Canfield/ RhythmSectionAfrica feat. Alistair Coakley.
‘We are simply astounded by the generosity and passion that everyone involved in this project has shown. By using their time, talents and resources the South African music and filming industries have helped us to inspire thousands of South Africans to stand up and make a difference to the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children,’ says, Kelli Givens, Resource Development Manager for the Starfish Greathearts Foundation. ‘This amazing effort will show the global community that citizens from all walks of life are indeed stimulating a bright future for South Africa.’
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January 30th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Awesome, great track. Still one of my Favs.
January 31st, 2008 at 7:18 am
Josie Field can not only sing ……..but acts the lyrics! a real talent ,and a good cause.
July 4th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Love this track and the video. The guys look like they’re having fun making it
And its well arranged! Nice use of diverse voices
June 1st, 2010 at 8:17 pm
Do you know where I can buy this track? Fantastic.
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