THE TERESA GROUP....children in Toronto living with aids

[UNKNOWNMIZERY]

LOOK OUT FOR THE NEW TRACK "the mask", that unknown mizery and logikal ethix helped these kids write. POWERFULLLLLLL.
this article is about the first track we made alongside these strong spirited children ..entitled "what'chu know about aids"....the follow up song is to be re-recorded by the youths themselves.. we will keep you posted.

me and logikal have been working extensivly with these youths who have taught us alot.

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MUTESCREAMZ - WHATCHU KNOW ABOUT AIDS?

Music and lyrics have a way of touching people’s hearts whether it is jazz, classical, rock ‘n’ roll or rap. Local rap artist Mutescreamz Mentaltainment partnered with seven youth from The Teresa Group to create poetry about how HIV/AIDS, isolation, secrecy, discrimination and stigma has affected their lives. The rappers ‘Unknown Mizery’ and ‘Ali’ spent half a day working with the youth and speaking to them about their lives. These talented young artists had the ability to turn powerful words into an amazing work of art that eloquently educates listeners about how HIV/AIDS has affected these youth. Since hearing the voices of chil­dren is part of our mission here at The Teresa Group, these artists performed the rap that our youth co-wrote at our Symposium in August. Here is a little taste, “no one chooses to have HIV, feels like I’m livin’ with a monster, why would god give me birth and let me suffer with AIDS, I still have hope, I got love, I got faith...”

Symposium delegates attending the evening reception were clearly moved by the performance of the young rap­pers. People were moving and clapping along to the mu­sic. Some of the delegates became so emotional that they wanted to hug the performers following the song. Some of the feedback from the audience was; “They are the chil­dren’s voices!” “I would love to hear it again.” “People must hear their message.”

The artists also expressed how moved they were by this experience. After their performance, they indicated that they felt a strong sense of commitment to our youth to educate others about HIV/AIDS. They also talked about feeling very connected with our youth from a cultural and social perspective. This was a very bonding experience for everyone. We look forward to working with these talented young adults in the near future.

http://www.teresagroup.ca/newsletter.html
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