Kenbe La (Never Give Up)

by feat. the Kurnel MC, Lisa Tomlins & MikaBen

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SEE THE MUSIC VIDEO HERE
http://vimeo.com/30821908

Music can't change the world, but the people who listen to it can. That's you.....

By downloading this track you are helping children in Haiti who have little or no access to education. You are helping them to be able to one day help themselves.

You are also highlighting the talent, enthusiasm and hope of young people in Haiti.

Share the links, spread the word - it is together we have strength.

"We do it for the children alone, kenbe la" - MikaBen

KENBE LA
Kenbe La means ‘Never Give Up’ in Haitian Creole. It's a message we all need to hear, right - hang in there, don't give up.

We don't always have a choice about what happens in life, but we do have a choice how we respond.

LYRICS
The track is in English, French and Haitian Creole:
“Kenbe La” [ken-bay lah] = “never give up”
“L'union fait la force” = “Unity creates strength”
“Sak pase? Nap boule!” [sark-parsay, nup boo-lay]
= “What's up?” with the reply “We're doing great!”

A HUGE THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO CONTRIBUTED THEIR WORK

MikaBen, Jerry, the dancers from Dansepyenu (Dance Barefoot led by Ayikodans), the crew from Delmar 32, Rick & Teresa, A & A in Haiti - - - Lisa Tomlins, The Kurnel MC, Paul Dodge & Ryan Beehre in New Zealand - - Frequency Media NZ, Amplifier, Bandcamp

And to those of you who have listened to the tune, downloaded it, shared the link, spread the word and supported the project. The track wouldn't exist without you - Kenbe La!

DEDICATED TO
This track goes out worldwide dedicated to Emmanuel, Kofie-Jade & Zenzie Rejouis - much love always

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released October 30, 2011
KENBE LA FOUNDATION
kenbelafoundation.org

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Kenbe La Foundation New Zealand

New Zealander Emily Sanson-Rejouis set up the Kenbe La Foundation after her husband, Emmanuel, and their two young daughters, Kofie-Jade and Zenzie, perished in the Haiti earthquake on 12 January 2010.

Kenbe La honours Emmanuel's passion and dream to help disadvantaged children of his native Haiti – giving them the opportunity for access to education, and a chance to develop their own potential. ... more

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