Americans are more used to thinking of music as a consumable item and musicians purely as entertainers. But what has struck me here in Africa is how many of the exceedingly talented local musicians we’ve met are also connected to the cause of children orphaned or affected by HIV/AIDS.
Read moreHappy new year! It’s 2002 in Ethiopia, which is on a different calendar. It’s a wonderful gift to be able to go back in time and be younger than you were when you entered the country!
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We filmed a scene at Emebet’s house in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I knew that we would be received warmly because I met Emebet’s family last year on another film shoot.
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Every time our bus pulled up near the children’s homes in Nagongera, Uganda, we were greeted like dignitaries on parade. No matter what we were doing, we were sure to have an entourage.
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TIA. This is Africa. It’s a code phrase used by many foreigners to explain the problems one encounters when traveling across the continent. But TIA is much more than the little inconveniences for westerners. TIA also reflects a generous and welcoming culture.
Read moreWe are wrapping up a week in Nagongera, Uganda. Yesterday was our highlight as we held a benefit concert at the children’s homes in the rural village of Nagongera that is served by Covenant Mercies. We filmed several local bands playing indigenous instruments, including the extremely talented Macedonians. They are a band of 21 people [...]
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