The show is called "Be Aware" and that includes everything from HIV and Aids to youth violence. Sunday's show at the Bliss will feature a parade of performances ranging from Ras Indio to the South Central Boys. The show is being held to raise funds for the 'Keep Your Head Up' Project, which is an initiative to provide inner city youths with meaningful alternatives to the streets. It's a lofty goal and one we've heard before, but the show's producer Don White says this time is different. He stopped by studios this morning along with the South Central Boys and the performer called Bastic.
Don White, "Be Aware" Producer
"The show is basically about STD, HIV and Aids, youth violence, domestic violence, and stuff like that. There's going to be a lot of performances, you got a lot of different performers. You got Ganzie on the show, you got Indio on the show, you got Bobo Youth on the show, Dan Man, and so forth. You got Candice Williams, South Central Boys, and of course you got Mr. Bastic himself and myself will be performing at the show.
It's all about trying to help the youths to stay focus and stay positive and use this music that we have. The South Central Boys came up with a remix of the "Be Aware" song, which is about STDs, and we put that to music to remind youngsters that HIV/Aids is dangerous, its out there, it's a predator out there and stuff like that.
We're asking people, children and parents, to come out and get the message. There's going to be some strong messages we'll be putting out at this show right here. At the show we'll also be doing a lot of giveaways. We are giving away some bicycles courtesy of Clasique Productions and Vibz TV and stuff like that. So I'm asking people to come out and support the show."
Showtime is 5 pm Sunday evening at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are going at $20 for adults and $10 for children.
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