Micheal Castaldo’s PRAY’R ‘Now Available’ at Amazon.com

Not only is he a great friend of mine, Micheal Castaldo is also an extraordinary performer!

I am sure that you will agree with me when you go to Amazon.com and 'listen' to his latest 'miracle',PRAY'R which is available to download for only 99c - probably your best investment this year to date (if you do - which I hope you will).

I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of PRAY'R before it was launched which is what prompted me to write a review on Amazon.com (click the link on my page and you will be able to 1. Read my review and 2. Download your own copy of PRAY'R).

When a friend needs help - I help - and I know that my friends always go the extra mile to help me . . . and so with that said, I need you to go to Amazon.com (again, click the link on my page), download PRAY'R, 'listen' and then write YOUR review on Micheals latest masterpiece.

Your review is very important - so please give it your best shot - and in no time, we can look forward to a one-on-one conversation with Micheal and I on One Voice From Africa AND soon, we all hope that he will be featured on the Classical Crossover website which is maintained by our mutual friend Nicola Jarvis.

So give it your best shot friends - and remember that all of us friends need one another from time to time to help one another - now, I am asking for your help. I know that you will and so in advnace, I thank you very sincerely for your input and your review of Micheal Castaldo's PRAY'R.

My sincerest gratitude to you all, always.

Ken

Women of the World

You heard them perform HUMANA on One Voice From Africa - now Women of the World is embarking on a new project to capture the magic of winter holidays around the world.

The five enchanted voices will take you on musical journey from ancient to present celebrations of life and divinity. The renowned singers highlight holiday classics, as well as rare musical gems from all over the world. Please join Women of the World in holiday celebration, honoring the diversity of various cultures and the unity found in commemoration of being.

Please reply back to info@womenoftheworldmusic.com if you are interested in having WOW perform their 2011 Winter Holiday concert for a private concert or a public event.

Your continued support is appreciated - 'we' are the reason why they sing.

With every warm wish,

Ken

Women of the World     

www.womenoftheworldmusic.com

Cape Town T-Bag Art

Heading to Cape Town? Include a visit to T-Bag Designs, a small company nestling in the mountain valley of Hout Bay, not far from Cape Town’s CBD.

To learn more about T-Bag Designs, watch their shortpromotional video by clicking here.

Electricity Rationing in Tanzania

According to reports from the BBC the Tanzanian authorities are imposing severe electricity rationing, to save the remaining water in its hydro-electric dams, which are at critically low levels because of the drought that is currently gripping East Africa. But the Tanzania Electricity Supply Company promises that essential facilities such as hospitals will not be affected. Tanzania relies for more than half its power on its giant hydroelectric dams. A spokesperson for Tanesco, Badra Masoud, said "There is going to be rationing, but not for 24 hours. Some people won't have electricity between 8:00PM and 6:00AM; others will lose electricity from 6:00PM to 11:00PM." The dams are expected to begin filling again once the rainy season gets under way in September.

How this ‘electricity rationing’ will affect the safari lodges in the National Parks is anyone’s guess at this time.

Katerina Polemi joins Kenneth Hieber on One Voice From Africa on July 21

Katerina Polemi is a natural talent with music in her soul, a guitar in her hands, and rhythm in her feet. She is a vocalist, songwriter, guitarist, and pianist. But most of all, she is an artist, with an extraordinary love of performance, and creating music that inspires the soul.

Her album, Spread the Music Not the Name is available from Amazon.com and the Apple iTunes Store and you should get your personal copy as soon as possible. You MUST own this masterpiece.

Her philosophy as an artist is focused on what’s real. As she says, "real music, and real anything comes from nothingness that becomes something. This happens when you approach it from the purest and most sincere place inside your being. That’s how I seek to approach it: Love-Study-Feel and Go!"

Katerina Polemi is my special guest on One Voice From Africa tonight and together we talk about music, life, Africa, the road ahead, and much more.To listen - click here!

George Perris joins Kenneth Hieber on One Voice From Africa

Join George Perris and Kenneth Hieber in this episode of One Voice From Africa (July 14) as together they talk about music and together, launch a brand new piece of music, never heard before. Join in – this is a great episode of One Voice From Africa.

George Perris was born in Athens in 1983, his father is Greek and mother is French. In addition to launching his music career, he is working on his third CD while studying ancient Greek literature at the University of Athens.

At a very early age, Perris decided he wanted to become a singer, and began studying piano. From the age of 14, he began to seriously pursue performing, and at age 18, the famous Greek composer Mimis Plessas discovered his talent, and invited him to tour all over Greece and Cyprus.

His first solo album "My New Day" (EMI) was released shortly thereafter, featuring compositions by the famous Stefanos Korkolis, and a Greek version of "Caravane", Raphael’s major European hit. In the summer of 2006, Perris joined the international tenor Mario Frangoulis on a tour throughout Greece.

2008 was a big year for Perris. He participated as a featured artist at the Athens Arena International Music Festival sponsored and hosted by Mario Frangoulis, singing duets and appearing with many important international artists such as Lara Fabian,Lucio Dalla, Justin Hayward, Madeleine Peyroux, andFrances Ruffelle. These performances were recorded and released in late 2008 and early 2009 in a series of two CDs entitled, "Mario Frangoulis & Friends 1… What a Wonderful World" and "Mario Frangoulis & Friends 2… It Makes the World Go Round" to great acclaim.

At the same time, his second album, "Perno Anasa" ("I Take A Breath") was released by SonyBMG. This album was especially important and personal as Perris wrote most of the songs, establishing himself not only as a talented singer, but also as a songwriter with great promise.

In the summer of 2009, George participated in three concerts in Cyprus dedicated to the Oscar Award winning Greek composerManos Hadjidakis at the ancient Kourio theatre in Limassol. This was followed by a series of concerts in Istanbul, Bodrum and Izmir as a special guest of Mario Frangoulis.

In the late spring, Perris was invited by The Greek Institute in Boston, U.S.A. to present two solo performances: "George Perris: Greece, A Musical Journey" at the Stuart Street Play- house in Boston; and "George Perris" for an international show at the world-famous Ryles Jazz Club where he sang in English, French, Greek, Spanish and Portuguese, taking his audience by storm.

The transition from 2009–2010 was pivotal for George Perris, and launched him on a new "international stage" a result of his stellar performances and duets with Lara Fabian in the 2008 Athens Arena International Music Festival. Fabian invited him to perform as a guest artist on her European tour; highlights were two performances at the Zenith theatre in Paris to an audience of 10,000, and in Belgium to great acclaim. Attendees includedNana Mouskouri and Charles Aznavour, who lauded the young artist for his powerful debut performance.

One Voice From Africa has a FREE 9-Day Safari in Kenya, for YOU!

You’ve heard One Voice From Africa – now isn’t it time that Africa hears your voice?

One Voice From Africa (OVFA) is the official talk-radio station of 2AFRIKA (2A), the trendsetting destination specialist to Africa.

Effective Immediately OVFA, 2A and South African Airways in conjunction with our Kenya ground crew, have collaborated to launch a 9-Day 'One Voice From Africa' Safari to Kenya (world renowned for its magnificent national parks, Out Of Africa, and colorful diverse culture), and you’re invited to come along – FREE OF CHARGE!

All you need to do is 'tell everyone' you know, ask them to tell their friends, and to keep the word spreading! Then, select your departure date from New York City’s JFK, invite only eleven (11) friends to join you, and with our compliments, you will travel on safari completely FREE OF CHARGE! Nothing gets better than that!

You did read that right – FREE OF CHARGE!

Travel dates commence on September 01, 2011, and the 'last flight out' is May 31, 2012, so while time is of the essence for planning purposes, you have a wide window of opportunity to visit 'my part of the world'!

On safari, you visit Mt. Kenya Forest where you spend the night in a gorgeous 'Tree House'. Then Shaba National Park up north, Lake Nakuru National Park famed for its pink flamingoes that line the shallow soda lake, and as a befitting finale to an already spectacular safari, the Maasai Mara National Reserve where herds of game roams free and the location of the film we all know –Out of Africa!

Depending on when you travel (seasonal prices apply), you can invite your friends from as little as$2,669 per person + tax, an 'easy' sell’! This includes round trip air from New York City’s John F. Kennedy International. Since this is a global promotion, (meaning that you may not need air services from OVFA / 2A), you can select the 'land arrangements' portion only which best price is only $1,899 per person.

Need to know more? Then listen to One Voice From Africa the moment it is launched (and posted here) and take immediate action. A free 'How To' kit is available from 2AFRIKA on request for you to review and share with your FB friends, and their friends. 2AFRIKA plays a vitally important role in 'Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism' and for each passenger who signs up, we'll contribute $15 to UTHANDO South Africa, a most worthy cause headed up by my very dear friend James Fernie.

So, travel free on safari in Kenya, assist those in need in Africa, and above all, 'enjoy a safari of a lifetime' FREE OF CHARGE! This is the 'stuff' that others dream of - with OVFA and 2A, "Dreams do come true!'

For more details and your free 'How To' kit, contact 2AFRIKA Toll-Free on 1-866-462-2374 (in the US) or email contact@2afrika.com.

Looking forward to having you and your friends join us and 'especially' to handing you your FREE OF CHARGE 'Safari Package'.

Micheal Castaldo illuminates the One Voice From Africa studio

The good fortune of being in media is receiving material ahead of time. Today was a day of GREAT FORTUNE – I received a high-def recording of PRAY’R performed by tenor Micheal Castaldo.

PRAY’R is exactly that – a delicate, incredible prayer; add the majesty of Micheal’s voice, a powerful orchestral arrangement, and mighty choral strength, and once again, Castaldo does it – a masterpiece!

This multi-lingual performance [Italian/English] touches the soul of the listener.

PRAY’R starts very gently and with ease. There is much beauty in the first notes and the introduction, very gentle indeed – it is as if you can imagine one preparing to pray. As Micheal starts singing in Italian, there is no need to listen very closely to know that this piece is coming from the heart – it is very evident from the very first note.

As the piece builds, Castaldo introduces English lyrics and then suddenly, with full choral presence,PRAY’R explodes with enormous presence. This composition encapsulates its listeners every sense. Immediately you feel compelled to press 'repeat' and listen to PRAY’R repeatedly which is precisely what I am doing as I write!

When you hear PRAY’R, you will experience the emotions of love, kindness, and wonder!

Written and produced by Micheal Castaldo and Stein B. Svendsen, PRAY’R will be released shortly and it is my guess that this composition will become an international 'anthem' from which we all will draw enormous inspiration. Keep in touch to learn more about my full feature conversation with Micheal on One Voice From Africa. If PRAY’R is a sampling of what is to come on the rest of the album, I’d have to add that we’re in for an incredible, chilling experience that will not just reach out but touch the very core of our souls!

BRAVO Micheal – you most certainly have created a masterpiece of music that everyone will want to own and listen to for many years to come! And now, I hit repeat yet again, and end my note with warmth and wish you continued success – Ken