Haiti Fundraiser 28th Jan

Written by vividimagery on Fri, 22/01/2010 - 3:09pm in charity ed sheeran Music london

In light of the recent event in Haiti, Kasha and all the other artists performing have decided to donate their fee's to providing aid for the disaster in Haiti.

KASHA (“Set To Explode” - HHC)
SARAH SAYEED (Sister Elements, Cargo)
ED SHEERAN (Island Records)
2 DREADS + AN AFRO (acoustic blues/jazz)
YASSON (didgeridoo/pan flute beatboxing)

+ SURPRISE GUESTS + DJ’s

// @Old Queens Head, 44 Essex Road, Islington
// £5 entry (all profits donated to MSF’s Haiti appeal) // 1st act starts 8pm
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NEWSFLASH: All profits from this special event in partnership with Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) will be donated to funds for the Haiti Earthquake.

Lyrix Organix has been working closely with MSF over the last year to use positive & conscious music to raise money for their emergency medical aid work in countries like Congo and Southern Sudan.

YOUR MONEY REALLY WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE. PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!

We have all been deeply shocked by the devastation caused by the tragic earthquake in Haiti that has cost up to 200,000 lives and rising. Urgent emergency medical aid - spearheaded by MSF - is required to treat life-threatening injuries and the major threat of disease outbreaks. Haiti was already one of MSF's major activities prior to the earthquake - three of its hospitals and clinics in Port-au-Prince were damaged in the quake. MSF teams are stretched to the limit - working around the clock, while also trying to create more capacity by finding new premises, transporting in mobile structures and getting more medical supplies.

MSF has set up tented clinics, and 70 more MSF staff are due to arrive with a 100-bed hospital, complete with an inflatable surgical unit and nephrolo­gists to deal with crush injuries. An estimated 3,000 people have had primary care and around 400 have received surgery in Port-au-Prince. At the same time, MSF has been travelling to areas outside of the city and is about to extend the medical care to the people there. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid in over 60 countries, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.


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A new, bigger venue and bumper line-up brimming with talent heralds the New Year for Lyrix Organix. A feast of MC’s, singers, beatboxers, acoustic musicians and DJ’s come together for an interactive exploration of the roots in words, sound and power. Harvesting positive music with a conscience. Lyrix Organix is a unique live jam/benefit gig in aid of Médecins Sans Frontières, so kick back and watch the plot unwind in the sumptuous surroundings of Islington’s finest hot-spot. Treat your ears and your soul.

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KASHA
Recently seen on tour with Speech Debelle, Kasha is an exuberant performer and gifted MC. An anti-gangster rapper that exudes positive Hip Hop, he weaves stories with emotive lyrics and impeccable flow. Lyrix Organix presents an intimate window into the mind of the “the strongest lyricist in the UK” (Kiss100).
http://www.myspace.com/vividimageryuk

SARAH SAYEED
Singer, MC and 360° conscious artist, Sarah Sayeed is an emerging talent set to takeover in 2010. Her lyrical skills and smooth vocals have been championed by Ras Kwame, crafting lyrics laced with fiery passion and cool precision. Sarah has graced stages from Europe, USA to Sydney Hip Hop Festival proving internationally: independent and inspired.
http://www.myspace.com/sarahsayeed

ED SHEERAN
Ed Sheeran’s precocious gift as a singer-songwriter seamlessly blends acoustic folk with skilful splashes of hip hop freestyle and beatboxing. His infectious performances and freestyle skills show why, at just 18 years old, Ed is hotly-tipped with a single due for release on Island Records.
http://www.myspace..com/edsheeran <http://www.myspace.com/edsheeran>

2 DREADS + AN AFRO
Organic music entrenched in the roots of blues, jazz and drenched with soul. 2 Dreads + An Afro’s hair-raising vocals are underpinned by double bass, crafting a sound stripped bare and beautiful.
http://www.myspace.com/2damusic

YASSON
Beatboxing acrobatics with added didgeridoo/pan-flute trickery. Having recently competed at the Beatbox Battle World Championships in Berlin, yasSon is primed to bewilder Lyrix Organix with his vocal skills.
http://www.myspace.com/yasson