Posted on 31 January 2008 by Nic Haralambous
The below video was posted on YouTube a few days ago by someone called ProRSA.
It made me smile, it gave me hope and it made me believe that we will manage, we will be OK and we live in an incredible place with an amazing history and a bright future.
See for yourself:
Get the picture?
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Posted on 30 January 2008 by Nic Haralambous
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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