Ukes and Kids "The Journey" CD Launch party!

The Ukes and Kids songwriting project gives kids in South Africa the opportunity to meet, collaborate, create, play music, write songs and learn from each other and a host of local and international volunteer performing artists, educators, and mentors. On Saturday, March 25, 7:30pm, Ukes and Kids in collaboration with JALOPY THEATRE present the album release of “THE JOURNEY” – an audio diary with music and songs chronicling the JOURNEY OF THE KIDS’ relationship to music, what they want to do as they grow up, how music has changed their lives and how they hope music can be an agent for social change. The evening features performances by Sharon Katz of the Peace Train Project, Robbi Kumalo, Abraham Mennen and Zwelahke-Duma Bell Le Pere, The Ukuladies, and Timbila. Also part of the evening will be light fare from the South African restaurant, Madiba, and an open marketplace with South African goods for sale by Art Aids Art. Click on this  LINK [http://shop.jalopy.biz/product-p/sh-032517.htm]to purchase tix! $20.00. 100% of the proceeds goes to support free music education for children in Johannesburg.