"Change Beats" is a musical way to provide a platform for bridging the gap between privileged and underprivileged children on a global scale
31st March, New Delhi. In an effort to bridge the gap between people from developed and under-developed world and bring them closer, Smile Foundation launched an exchange programme related to music (instrumental and vocal both) called 'Change Beats' for India. Smile Foundation has been chosen to host a musical workshop for young musicians from the Netherlands, Tanzania and India to produce a music album as part of the Change Beats project 2010. The initiator for the project is the Dutch collaboration of five development organizations called Change for Children.
Music is a very effective tool of communication and touches many hearts despite differences in language and geography. Priti Kalra, Senior Manager, Smile Foundation said, "Change Beats is yet another attempt to change the mindsets and perception of youngsters living in developed world about their counterparts living in other parts of the world with the help of music." The children from The Netherlands will mix music samples and beats received from children of India with their own music to create a powerful new musical statement for bridging the gap and spreading brotherhood across the world, she further informed.
As part of the workshop, seventeen talented young (age group of 13-22) musicians, rappers and singers from the three countries in three different continents were selected after auditioning for the project Change Beats. The intention is to increase awareness and generate necessary action for rights for children around the world. Together the youngsters will make music video album consisting of three songs during their stay in India. The team consisting of underprivileged and privileged children, music production personnel from the three countries will shoot videos, write lyrics and produce the album during the 5 days workshop. After the necessary post production activities people worldwide can watch them online on www.changebetas.org and also vote for the best theme.
The songs will be a showcase of learning within the group of children – a depiction of what are the various chances that can be explored for children worldwide for betterment of their life and realise their dreams.
Music definitely touches life and moves people to do things for underprivileged children. The 21-year-old lead singer Chanel Dankerlui form the Netherlands who got associated with Change Beats 2009, said "Change Beats has changed my life as when I visited Tanzania last year for Change Beats, I came to understand that there is a huge need for the development of underprivileged children. Tanzanians are really talented as they make great music with little resources available with them. I look forward to further strengthen my association with Change Beats"
Marvin, the 17 year old rapper form the Netherlands is very excited about his visit to India and wants to work with musicians from different cultures across the world: Marvin said, "It is very nice to know new people and play music together and create a song, I want to spread the message of "equal opportunities for all" through the music I play and Change Beats has given me a platform for this endeavour of mine."
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