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Gather Under The Almond Tree Fundraiser
World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1st and is an important day to help raise awareness and support for the global HIV/AIDS pandemic.
The “GATHER UNDER THE ALMOND TREE” Fundraiser & Awareness Event has been created to coincide with World AIDS Day events to help promote awareness and gather support for a Ghanaian microfinance group called The Almond Tree.
The Almond tree is a united group of men and women living with HIV/AIDS in Accra, Ghana engaged in an income generating activity to improve their economic independence and hope to remove the stigma they face in their communities due to their HIV+ status. They proudly handcraft jewellery and Ghanaian batik and tie-dye fabrics into products such as handbags and table cloths.
On December 4th, come join us for an evening of entertainment & enlightenment! Watch a short documentary entitled, “The Almond Tree: Esther’s Story," have the opportunity to purchase some of the products created by The Almond Tree group, win rafle prizes, and watch a live performance by the Waleed Kush Ensemble - percussionists performing a diverse range of African music!
WHEN: Thursday December 4th, 2008
TIME: 7:00 to 10:00pm
WHERE: Teranga African Bar & Restaurant: 159 Augusta Ave. (Kensington Market)
WHO: YOU!
COST: $10 - Proceeds to the Almond Tree Group
Thank You - Meda ase & see you on December 4th!
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THE ARTISTS:
Waleed Kush Abdulhamid, is a talented bass soloist and percussionist, who both produces and composes music. He is known to perform a diverse range of African and jazz music, and plays frequently at Trane Studio, a premiere jazz venue in downtown Toronto, and has recently performed in Music for Darfur event hosted by Medecins Sans Frontieres.
Kwanza Msingwana, a long time resident of Toronto is originally from South Africa and in addition to being a writer, actor and storyteller, is a highly accomplished percussionist. He has performed in numerous venues & events with local and international artists, including Afrofest 2008 in Toronto, WOMAD in Guinea & numerous other events.
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