Ricky Kej, American composer/ music producer will lead a total of 40 musicians from six countries including South Africa and Senegal for an online concert.
The historical concert, tagged ‘Concert for a Healthy Planet’, will feature 40 stellar musicians like; South African flutist; Wouter Kellerman, Senegalese singer; Baaba Maal, American singers; Laura Dickinson and Lonnie Park, Indian instrumentalist; Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, and the Mzansi Youth Choir from Soweto.
The online concert led by the Grammy Award-Winner, will air on Wednesday, April 22 at 3:30 pm African Time on StarTimes free-to-air channel, ST Guide and its streaming mobile app, StarTimes ON.
The online concert is in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO); One Page Spotlight and the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO.
About the Concert
Speaking on the online concert engagement, Ricky Kej noted that the current situation; happening around the world paved the way for the online concert. Which is the best approach for musicians to express themselves. In his words:
“I am honored and humbled to collaborate with such accomplished musicians from around the world. This is a truly global musical experience. All the musicians have performed from their own homes to encourage #StayHomeStaySafe.”
Luis Lu of Digital TV operator, StarTimes,;also noted that it is an honor for StarTimes to support the event.
According to Lu: “The COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge globally and as a media group. It is our responsibility to ensure that African families can safely enjoy Earth Day’s celebrations. And express their support for international communities in its efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.”
He furthered maintained that “Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak; StarTimes has launched a series of video-based initiatives to raise awareness about the pandemic. With promotional materials that will further create awareness-based on WHO advise.”