Co-directors Christopher Marianetti and Jeremy Thal traveled to Zimbabwe for two weeks to lead the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) Young Producers Project. Working with a group of 12 Zimbabwean musicians and artists, including pop music star Alexio Kawara, as well as youth, they began developing new works using music, poetry and personal narratives (interviews) to examine, reflect on, and respond to issues relating to HIV and AIDS in Zimbabwe. The project will culminate in the creation and distribution of an album. Excerpts from the forthcoming album were premiered in a group performance at HIFA on April 30th.
Featured Tracks:
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“Hausi Wega” translated from Shona as “You Are Not Alone.” Featuring Alexio Kawara.
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“Tick Talk” Featuring Outspoken, Hope Masike, and T. Shock.
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Young Producers Project HIFA 2010 Podcast
The project was made possible through donation from the people of the United States of America and the President’s Emergency Program for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), with technical support from Population Services International (PS) – Zimbabwe.
