This isn’t my grand return to blogging. That will be made with my critique of IC, post Gulu meeting. It’s coming. I promise.
I just felt this needed to be shared in as many outlets as possible. It’s insanely dangerous for a band with the exposure to young people that the Foo Fighters possess to endorse such a message. Irresponsible and ignorant.
(via Mother Jones) & (via alanna_shaikh)
This week, it is time for young artists of Goma to EXPRESS themselves. They are drawers, painters, musicians, dancers, and they have decided, through their art, to spread the word about the war that is ravaging their country.
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Voices of the youth from Eastern Congo: “EXPRESS” — Condition: Critical
This is a very well-done video about the role music and the arts plays as a form of expression in eastern DRC.
It’s a bit dramatic, but still well-done.
It’s also quite relevant to the Jazz for Justice Project.
My Old Home - K’naan
I think I’m going to start sharing a song every once in awhile. Just a disclaimer, expect to hear a lot of K’naan.
If you haven’t heard of K’naan — I’m sorry. But you should definitely check him out.
The very brief rundown:
- Hip-hop artist/Poet/Amazingly talented human being
- Father, husband, brother, son
- Somali refugee
- Based in Toronto
- Sings truthfully about issues facing the world today
- Amazingly talented human being
This song is about Somalia — Hence “My Old Home”
You can check out the lyrics here.
