World renowned hip-hop artist, peace activist and novelist Emmanuel Jal will be appearing at Adelaide Festival Centre for a one night only performance on 14 October in the Space Theatre and will be supported by Australian turntable legend, DJ Dexter.
Emmanuel Jal grew up as a child soldier in the heat of Sudan’s brutal civil war. With the help of British Aid workers, Emmanuel overcame this unbelievable struggle and has emerged as an accomplished and passionate recording artist. His latest single, We Want Peace featuring Alicia Keys is from his upcoming album See Me Mama, which will be released in late 2011, and is heavily influenced by his background.
Emmanuel’s unique style of hip-hop,“Gospel Rap” with its message of peace and reconciliation was born out of his personal experiences and he has released three studio albums; Gua, Ceasefire and Warchild. His music also features on John Lennon’s Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur. Emmanuel is actively involved in many human rights campaigns and has performed at Live 8, Nelson Mandela’s 90th Birthday Concert, The Concert To End Slavery and Alicia Keys’ Keep a Child Alive Black Ball in London. Emmanuel was one of the faces of Amnesty International’s 2010 World Refugee Day Campaign.
One of Emmanuel’s biggest passions is Gua Africa; a charity he founded to work with individuals, families and communities to help them overcome the effects of war and poverty. In 2011 Emmanuel will be undertaking his Lose to Win Campaign, which will see him visiting up to 200 schools, colleges and universities worldwide to tell his story and raise funds for Gua Africa, Africa Yoga Project and My Start for Windle Trust International.
“I was enormously impressed meeting Emmanuel Jal. He is an extraordinary artist, led by the heart. A man on a mission who I am sure will eventually affect an enormous number of people in Africa at first, and then around the world. I felt I was meeting a man with the potential of a young Bob Marley. There is a generosity and compassion in his approach to the world that is an inspiration to me, and I am sure will be to many others.” Peter Gabriel
Emmanuel Jal
Venue: Festival Theatre
When: Friday 14 October
Cost: Adult $35, Concession $32, Student $30, Green Room $19.95, Groups (6+) $32
Adult Season Subscription $32, Concession Season Subscription $30
Bookings: BASS on 131 246 or online at www.bass.net.au
For more information visit www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
Kryztoff has a double pass to giveaway to Emmanuel Jal this Friday. To go into the draw, let us know who will supporting Emannuel as DJ to win@kryztoff.com by tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday) 5pm.
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