Artscape + Manifesto presents the latest In Conversation with… series featuring Emmanuel Jal.
Musician. Philanthropist. Political Activist. Humanitarian. Visionary. Born as a child soldier in Sudan without a known birth date, Emmanuel Jal has risen from his struggles to be recognized as a man with limitless identities.
“THE POTENTIAL OF A YOUNG BOB MARLEY” – Peter Gabriel
Listening to his singles like, “War Child”, “We Want Peace”, and “My Power” – it’s apparent that Emmanuel Jal is one of those artists that has something powerful to say. His music is just as much about the poetry as the message behind the lyrics. Peter Gabriel, lead vocalist of Genesis, refers to Emmanuel Jal as having “The potential of a young Bob Marley.”
Recognized for his talents, Emmanuel Jal has performed alongside artists like Nelly Furtado, DMC, Joss Stone, Nile Rodgers and Alicia Keys. He has also performed for Live 8, Nelson Mandela’s 90th Birthday Concert, and the One Concert for his Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Jal’s actions extend far beyond his words. As a philanthropist he established Gua Africa, a charity who’s mission is to develop education in order to restore communities that have suffered from the effects of war and poverty. For his dedication to humanitarianism, Emmanuel has been awarded the Calgary Peace Prize, the Humanitarian Award, the Dresden Peace Prize, and he has also been honoured by Ban Ki Moon at the UN for his peace efforts in South Sudan.
Hosted by Mustafa the Poet, the evening promises to offer an intimate and revealing conversation with Emmanuel about his incredible story and flourishing career.
Event details:
Tuesday, October 14
8:30PM – 10:30PM
Daniels Spectrum – Ada Slaight Hall
585 Dundas St. E.
Go to the Facebook event for more details.
