Showing posts with label Ahmad Kathrada. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ahmad Kathrada. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Buddha of South Africa (for Archbishop Desmond Tutu)

Last night was the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Artists for a New South Africa. I was honored to be there and painted this small work as a gift for Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who unfortunately was not able to make the event.


Alfre Woodard at Jabulani! Artists for a New South Africa

We were treated to stirring speeches by Ahmad Kathrada, Barbara Hogan, Alfre Woodard, and a videotaped message from Archbishop Tutu. Jason White & the West Angeles Church Mass Choir got the hall rocking. And Corey Chisel and Jackson Browne provided soulful sets of inspiring music.


Jackson Browne and band played a stirring rendition of Little Steven's I am a Patriot. (Here's a Youtube version from Browne's performance from Soundstage 2008 Window to the World Studios, Chicago October, 14th, 2008)

Artists for a New South Africa