February 10th, 2009 (4:20 pm)
CRUCIAL BLOG ENTRY #26
Sierra Leone’s REFUGEE ALL-STARS
Tonight I am watching an incredible Documentary film by Zach Niles and Banker White titled "Sierra Leone’s REFUGEE ALL-STARS" It is a heart-breaking, heart warming, life affirming, beautiful story of how these musicans overcame all odds by taking all the problems and suffering of the people to create inspiring music and an inspiring message of hope.
"This film tells the remarkable and life-affirming story of Sierra Leone’s REFUGEE ALL-STARS, a group of musicans who form a band while living in a West Africa refugee camp. A brutal, decade long civil war in Sierra Leone (1991-2002) forced the band members from their homes, it took the lives of many of their loved ones and left them with physical and emotional scars that may never heal. But it could never take away their music. Through music they find a place of refuge, a sense of purpose and a source of power. The story of Sierra Leone’s REFUGEE ALL-STARS celebrates the best of the human spirit–the incredible ability of individuals to sustain hope and find forgiveness even in a climate of rage and loss."
http://www.refugeeallstars.org/
The Musical Director of the film was CHRIS VELAN (http://www.chrisvelan.com)/) Chris has a new album coming out in April title SOLIDAGO, and will be making his mark on the international music scene with his unique blend of soul, folk, reggae-infused "Bob Marley Vision" lyrics and incredible musicanship.
Good luck Chris. Keep it Crucial bro. Your massive audience awaits!!
Paul Benoit
Producer / Director / Writer
www.crucialmatters.com
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