BEYOND THE MUSIC
A great musician is not just one who sings but one whose
work affects people beyond the speakers and headphones. Here are two musicians involved with their
community one from Nairobi - Kenya and the other from Toronto - Canada. Two different
places but the same passion for life. In Kenya, rapper Juliani is known not only for his popular songs but for his love
for his community. He was raised on the community moved called Ukoo Flani Mau Mau and even as he went
solo he has demonstrated a strong community leaning with his movement KAMA SI SISI (If Its Not Done
by Us Who Else Will?). This is an attitude change campaign towards the youth to
be responsible and accountable to themselves, community, and their surrounding
make it better than they found it; Politically, Economically, Socially and Spiritually.
Take care of yourself by taking care of others."
Ian Kamau is a
social activist and you can hear it in his music but he goes beyond that. His love
for his community sees him very concerned about the way his government and
local authorities treat the issues of crime in Toronto. He is vocal in the treatment of young people of color in his community
and passionate about using hip hop to uplift. “My creative life extends to my work in
community development, specifically with arts-based projects for young people.
From painting murals in downtown neighborhoods in Toronto, to volunteering with
youth hip hop projects in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Nairobi to working
with the Royal Conservatory of Music. That side of my life has always run
parallel to my artistic life and reminds me of the importance of expression,
inspiration and opportunity,” say Ian Kamau. See more of his thoughts here: IAN KAMAU
Tonight 8th August at Pawa 254 Hub on State House Crescent
Nairobi Kenya, which is the base of rapper Juliani, he hosts Canadian MC Ian
Kamau for a talk open to the public to talk about Beyond the Music. Tha talk
begins at 4.30pm and ends at 7pm. Come join us as we give you knowledge of what
it means.
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