In collaboration with Tucson Chapter 13 Veterans for Peace and the Nonviolence Legacy Project, The Key Ingredients of African Soul will bring their Pan-African extravaganza to Monterey Court on Saturday, March 25, 7-10 PM in a FUNDRAISER CONCERT.
Net admission proceeds and donations at this show will go toward scholarships to send two local young people on internships aboard the Veterans for Peace sailing ship, Golden Rule, where they will develop sailing, teamwork and peacekeeping skills. The participating youth will be selected through the Nonviolence Legacy Project.
It is an all ages show with a $5 entry fee. There will be an information table where “above and beyond” donations for the cause will be gratefully accepted. Learn more about the Golden Rule Project or the Nonviolence Legacy Project.
They are teaming up with the Key Ingredients of African Soul who will perform at the benefit concert.
While geographically isolated in southern Arizona, the Key Ingredients of African Soul have been contributing to the world's Afro-pop music scene since 2008. Through the travels and outreach efforts of band co-founders, Praise Zenenga, a University of Arizona professor hailing from Zimbabwe, and Mike Olson aka Doc Twang, a veteran of decades of traditional and modern African music studies, Tucson, Arizona is becoming well known as a prime destination for African artists seeking collaborators or an able backing band to perform their culture's music. The Key Ingredients of African Soul have opened concerts for Malian performers, Tinariwen and Khaira Arby, shared the Ashkenaz stage in Berkeley with Baba Ken Okulolo and his AfroBeat ConneXXion and, in addition, their CD recordings feature an impressive list of collaborations with both well known and aspiring artists from Africa.
The Key Ingredients of African Soul are an organically grown ensemble that has managed to survive, evolve and thrive for over eight years independent of any record company support, no small miracle in itself! Featuring the joyful, spirit infused mix of marimba, guitars, drums and voices, they will take your imagination on a tour of Africa's music styles, dances and languages, from Zimbabwe to the Congo to Nigeria and beyond! This fundraiser is part of their ongoing efforts to give back to the Peace and Justice community from where so much of our local support comes and where our true passions dwell.
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Also just a reminder that The VFP Golden Rule Project is accepting applications for captains and crew. The Crew Selection Committee will begin meeting in January. If you are interested in joining the crew to San Diego or on the Gulf Coast, whether for a week or a month, please let us know. Experience is preferred, but intrepid novices may also apply. Click here for the application.