CONTACT: (Karien de Waal / 845 667 9638 / kdewaal@berklee.net)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcX32btTU48
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ78nYI1SmQ
FROM KARIEN:
I WANT TO HOLD A FUNDRAISER SHOW - And am looking for singer/songwriters who would like to particpate in such an event - it would be a suggested donation of $5-$10 for the show. I am still to secure a venue, but wanted to know if anyone would be willing to perform for a GREAT cause!!! First week of November probably.
The organization is called TOSTAN. Check out Tostan.org, and this little video to understand what it's about - in a nutshell, it's a 30 month program in which the participating village receives all-round education and microfinance, health and human rights training. The main outcome, besides literacy and micro finance, is that over 5,000 villages that have participated in t he program have stopped performing Female Genital Cutting (FGC) and forced/child marraige in the villages. This is a remarkable breakthrough through education, as these practices have been going on for 2000 years or more. It costs $12.000 to fund the entire 30-month program. That's less than one semester at school - to CHANGE peoples lives totally :)
http://www.tostan.org/
Let me know, thanks!
OPEN MIC OPPORTUNITY
FROM JAMES GARRY:
The club's very own James Garry is putting together Open Mic and Performance Nights at Boloco, which means you should go out to perform and/or support the event. If you have questions about the open mic, email James at: jgarry@berklee.net
Boloco is opening its doors to musicians of all sizes, sounds, and skill levels; live music is back at Boloco! Every Thursday night will be a "performance night" with 2-3 pre-booked headlining acts. Those brave enough to come out and show their stuff during an open mic might just be lucky enough to score a spot in one of our Thursday night showcases later in the year.
Open mics start next Wednesday (September 22nd) and sign-ups start that evening at 5:30pm, so grab your gear and head on down to Boloco.
Check out the official Boloco Song while you wait for Thursday!
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