1 DECEMBER 2007, ELLIS PARK STADIUM, JOHANNESBURG, S.A.
The forthcoming 46664 World Aids Day concert, to be hosted at Ellis
Park on December 1, is the fifth 46664 event staged at points across
the world since the founding in 2002 of the HIV AIDS charity which
carries Nelson Mandela's prison number and has been made possible
throught the support of Joburg City.
An announcement earlier this month brought news of global support for
the event from a host of international artists including Peter
Gabriel, Annie Lennox, Corinne Bailey Rae, Razorlight, Ludacris, Goo
Goo Dolls and Jamelia.
World artist Angelique Kidjo made a well-remembered appearance at the
first 46664 concert back in 2003 and has since taken on the role of
international ambassador to the charity. She will be returning for
this year's concert.
Says Angelique: "I visited Robben Island just before the first 46664
concert and I understood that Nelson Mandela could not have spent all
these years standing up for his continent just to let it be hurt by a
disease that can be prevented and treated if there is a strong
political will. That's the message we will be sending this time: we
will not forget about this until change is made!"
The South African bands and artists being announced between them
account for millions of record sales each year and in their diversity
reach out across the entire mixed population of the country.
"The 46664 message is one that needs to be heard in every corner of
our country, and indeed, the world. These artists between them reach
into every one of our communities - upholding Mr. Mandela's message
that HIV AIDS is not a local issue, but a universal one," said a
spokesman for 46664.
The artists range from such seasoned South African performers as
Johnny Clegg, the Soweto Gospel Choir, Just Jinjer, and rocker Arno
Carstens to hot new acts such as rock bands The Parlotones and
Cassette, and R & B female trio Jamali. Other confirmed South African
artists include Danny K, Goldfish, Jozi, Louise Carver, Loyiso,
Malaika, Prime Circle, and Vusi Mahlasela.
As well as performing their own sets, some of the artists are expected
to be seen in collaborations with visiting artists.
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