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In this episode we explore the psychosocial effects of war on children.
In relative terms, Canadian kids have it easy. Imagine your eight year old child recruited into war and carrying a machine gun. How does being in a war zone affect the child’s mind. We have a conversation with the people behind War Child Canada. What support initiatives related to the mind can you run in the worlds most dangerous war ravaged regions? We ask War Child Canada the charitable work they are providing in such high-risk environments.
War Child Canada has grown the awareness in their cause, by unique initiatives with musicians. From CD’s, documentaries and other projects with artists, War Child Canada creatively gets its point across. We speak with Barbara Harmer on how War Child Canada went from a relative unknown charity to working with high profile artists like Avril Lavigne, Sum 41, Feist, Bryan Adams and The Tragically Hip. How can local emerging musicians get involved and give back to their community? Barbara shares information on how artists can combine their artistry with a social cause.
We also speak with Jenn Donnville about an art based therapy program based in Sri Lanka. Children in the conflict and tsunami ravaged country express and heal themselves through painting, performance and music from household items.
Elias, who recently led a Vancouver based fundraiser, Busking for Change, for War Child Canada will be playing live in studio.
Original broadcast date, Monday Feb 1st, 7pm pst on CJSF 90.1 FM and cjsf.ca. Below is the archived broadcast, may take a moment to load
Part 1 (30 mins)
Part 2 (30 mins)
Can there be soul in a strip mall?
January 7, 2010 in Arts Review, Commentary | by J Peachy | Leave a comment
One day when I was purchasing some parts at a local vacuum store, I stumbled across a little cafe advertising their Wednesday night open mic. It struck me as an odd location for a music venue. For those of you who live in small towns, you know what mini strip malls on a suburban highway are like; a typical location with a major franchise anchor tenant – in this case Subway – and then a potpourri of local shops. So naturally, when I saw an open mic advertised here, I took a double take. With my interest peaked I decided that I would check it out later that evening.
I packed my drum kit and headed down to the cafe. Surprisingly, it was pretty crowded for a work night. I plopped my snare and hi-hat down. My set-up was tight, basically on the thoroughfare to the washrooms and adjacent to the Breyers ice cream freezer. The house band was friendly and played the classics: Jimmy Buffett, Neil Diamond, Elvis and various Beatles tunes. Throughout the night, musicians of all types popped in including a pair of groovin’ grey beards, both spry at 85 and 69. As we sang and wasted away in Margaritaville, love filled the room (isn’t Jimmy Buffett therapeutic?). It was like kids concert night at your uncle’s place but with real instruments; it sounded good and these were kids in adult bodies. The owners made you feel at home. It was a surprising feeling. I guess I have been jaded by so many coffee shops that I’ve come to expect a generic personality-deficient caffeine experience. I had a great time, good conversations, and a feeling that you only seem to get when you are at home.
So yes, there can be soul in a strip mall. There’s still hope in this world.
Nicoleina’s cafe (named after the owners’ two daughters) is at 2838 St. Johns St in Port Moody, BC
J Peachy
Visual Artist and Creative Catalyst
jay.peachy@yahoo.com
jpeachy.carbonmade.com
Producer Sound Therapy Radio
CJSF 90.1 FM
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