Last night I enjoyed listening and seeing the African Children’s Choir, a 26-person ensemble of male and female children from Kenya and Uganda. The delightful children, ages 8-12, played to a packed church of more than 1,000 people at the Community Christian Reformed Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
Their fast pace and energetic performance reminded me of the choreography you see while on a caribbean vacation. Many of the dance movements you see in the Caribbean come from the African past of the islanders. You will also notice the islanders have the same electric vibrations in their singing and performing.
Whenever you get the opportunity to see this vibrant musical show, you should take it because you will come away with a deeper understanding of humanity. Also, you can help the children raise funds to continue their education in their respective countries, and better the lives of countless children who live in subhuman environments on the African continent.
The concert is free but you can show your support by giving money, buying Cds and Dvds of their previous performances, t-shirts, or you can sponsor a child in one of those countries. This is a good business model because it allows the children to give something of value for the financial and moral help they receive from citizens in many nations such as Canada, USA, United Kingdom, and France.
You cannot adopt any of the children in the show because they go back to their homes and a new group comes on tour every 15 months. This group is the 30th edition of the African Children’s Choir.
The African Children’s Choir is a must see for those who like singing, for those who like African drumming, for those who like dancing, and for those who like children. Here’s a sample of what you will get when you attend a concert with these children of the heart.
