Changes In Rhythm

Changes In Rhythm - Episode 1 - Malaria and Nets for Life

changesinrhythm09@gmail.com (Vincent Moon & Natalie Johns) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:44:41 +0000

When a corporation says it invests millions in Africa, what happens to that money? The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation has invested more than $35 million in programs in Africa. In November 2008, Vincent Moon and Natalie Johns traveled to Tanzania to find out how the money was being spent. "We also hoped to capture a little of the country's spirit and voice through its music." Their journey begins in Bagamoyo with the Zawose Family, one of Tanzania's most famous bands: "Music is just sensitivity."

Changes In Rhythm - Episode 2 - Responding to the Water Crisis in Tanzania

changesinrhythm09@gmail.com (Vincent Moon & Natalie Johns) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:44:41 +0000

One of the major problems Africa faces today is the lack of clean water. It claims the lives of 4,900 children every day.How does a water based company like Coca-Cola respond? Natalie Johns and Vincent Moon journey through Tanzania to the Wami Ruvu Basin to see what's being done. They also visit musicians working hard to keep Tanzania's traditional music alive. "In music when you cry out everybody listens and understands in a minute."

Changes In Rhythm - Episode 3 - Using Local Business to Empower the Community

changesinrhythm09@gmail.com (Vincent Moon & Natalie Johns) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:44:41 +0000

African women are guardians of their chillren's welfare and so the continent's future, but their ability to provide is hindered by unemployment and poverty. How can a corporation like Coca-Cola make grassroots change on a business level to impact lives? The journey leads to Tanzania's most celebrated female musician and an inspirational young businesswoman.

Changes In Rhythm - Episode 4 - Tanzania Musician Mashup

changesinrhythm09@gmail.com (Vincent Moon & Natalie Johns) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:44:41 +0000

Tanzania Musician Mashup - Zawose Family vs Bi Kidude vs DigForFire.tv vs EclecticMethod.net Natalie Johns and Vincent Moon traveled to Tanzania, creating footage of that country's most celebrated musicians performing traditional vocals, dance and drumming. The Zawose Family and Bi Kidude, Tanzania's beautiful elderly singer, practice the traditional role of musician: inspiration and activism. Through her music, Bi Kudude has challenged every stereotype of the Muslim woman and has become a national icon. These musicians teach while entertaining. The DigForFire.tv documentary was video remixed by Eclectic Method into a mashup made possible by The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation.