Freshlyground shows support and solidarity for cancer survivors

This year internationally acclaimed music band, Freshlyground, has pledged their support of CANSA by giving CANSA rights to use their music in the radio and TV ads to promote CANSA Shavathon. An article in Time Magazine describes them as the personification of the Rainbow Nation – “mixing not only race and gender but also nationality, musical style, language, age and even height…”  (Band members are Kyla-Rose Smith (violin), Zolani Mahola (vocals), Shaggy Scheepers (keyboard), Julio Sigauque, guitar), Peter Cohen (drums), Simon Attwell (flute, saxo), Josh Hawks (bass)

The reason why people take part in CANSA Shavathon is to show support and solidarity for cancer survivors.  On 20 February 2012 Freshlyground visited the CANSA Cape Town office to show their support for CANSA Shavathon and to meet cancer survivors.

“It is a privilege to be part of something bigger than yourself and help make a difference in the lives of people who have to face the difficult journey of cancer,” says Freshlyground lead singer, Zolani Mahola. As the band whose collaboration with Shakira, ‘Waka Waka’, sold over a million singles and reached number 1 in 19 countries world wide, we’re confident their voice will be heard for cancer survivors across the country.

Freshlyground band members with cancer survivors, Aneeqah Barends and Wadiah Salie.

Freshlyground band members, Peter Cohen (drums) spraying the head of andJulio Sigauque (guitar) – having fun and getting ready for CANSA Shavathon 2012

Freshlyground’s Zolani Mahola (vocals) getting sprayed.

Freshlyground’s Zolani Mahola (vocals) with freshly sprayed hair getting ready for Shavathon 2012 with cancer survivors, Aneeqah Barends and Wadiah Salie

Freshlyground’s Zolani Mahola (vocals) with freshly sprayed hair getting ready for Shavathon 2012 with cancer survivors, Aneeqah Barends and Wadiah Salie.

Many thanks to Freshlyground for your wonderful support!

Do you want to join Freshlyground in showing your solidarity and support with cancer survivors on 1-4 March 2012?  Visit   https://www.shavathon.org.za/faq/ or call toll-free 0800 22 66 22 for more info on how to take part.

Click here to listen to or download Freshlyground’s  radio ads promoting CANSA Shavathon.