Thursday December 17, 2009 7:30pm
Music
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A gumboot-stomping Holiday Benefit show for USC Canada’s Seeds of Survival
African and Canadian musicians are hosting a Christmas Benefit Concert to help raise money for farmers in Africa. Headliners Black Umfolosi, the Zimbabwe kings of “Gumboot Soul”, will be sharing the stage with local talent J.P. Cormier, Lennie Gallant, Catherine MacLellan, and Chuck & Albert (formerly of Barachois).
The money raised will go to USC Canada’s Seeds of Survival, an award-winning program that works with scientists and farmers around the world, to help people stay on their land, to grow more food for their families, and to preserve and enhance the environment.
“At this special time of year, as we celebrate with friends and family, I think it’s important to think about the people around the world who are responsible for the crops we harvest, and the food we eat. And I think it’s also important to do something about the 1 Billion people around the world who don’t have enough to eat. By coming out to this benefit, you’ll be helping farmers and scientists in Africa to develop ecological solutions to the age-old scourges of drought, pests, and hunger” says Brian McFarlane, the Fundraising Director of USC Canada.
About Black Umfolosi: Much loved around the world, Black Umfolosi offer their sweet sounds of acapella with their marvelous harmonies and gospel singing as well as their captivating dancing including the gumboot dancing of South Africa. This bare-torsoed, hard-hatted group, never fail to captivate their audience and encourage them on to the stage to join in the performance.
[email protected]
(613) 234-6827
A gumboot-stomping Holiday Benefit show for USC Canada’s Seeds of Survival
African and Canadian musicians are hosting a Christmas Benefit Concert to help raise money for farmers in Africa. Headliners Black Umfolosi, the Zimbabwe kings of “Gumboot Soul”, will be sharing the stage with local talent J.P. Cormier, Lennie Gallant, Catherine MacLellan, and Chuck & Albert (formerly of Barachois).
The money raised will go to USC Canada’s Seeds of Survival, an award-winning program that works with scientists and farmers around the world, to help people stay on their land, to grow more food for their families, and to preserve and enhance the environment.
“At this special time of year, as we celebrate with friends and family, I think it’s important to think about the people around the world who are responsible for the crops we harvest, and the food we eat. And I think it’s also important to do something about the 1 Billion people around the world who don’t have enough to eat. By coming out to this benefit, you’ll be helping farmers and scientists in Africa to develop ecological solutions to the age-old scourges of drought, pests, and hunger” says Brian McFarlane, the Fundraising Director of USC Canada.
About Black Umfolosi: Much loved around the world, Black Umfolosi offer their sweet sounds of acapella with their marvelous harmonies and gospel singing as well as their captivating dancing including the gumboot dancing of South Africa. This bare-torsoed, hard-hatted group, never fail to captivate their audience and encourage them on to the stage to join in the performance.
Pricing & Tickets
Pricing: $25 at Acadia Box Office. 542-5500 or 1-800-542-TICK.
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