Solange Raises Money for Water Crisis Through Song

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Solange Knowles is using her vocal skills to put money towards a good cause. The Texan songstress has teamed with Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor and Twin Shadow to craft a new tune aimed at raising funds to help the global water crisis in Africa.

'Kenya,' a track with a tribal feel, was created to raise money and awareness around the lack of water access and sanitation as part of The Replenish Africa Initiative (RAIN) founded by The Coca Cola Africa Foundation. The foundation brings together business, local government and committed individuals to tackle the increasing water problem.

The 'Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams' creator recorded the song with an accompanying video, which shows the three acts in the studio, as well as images of the people affected by the African water crisis.

"To me it inspires hope when it's more upbeat and spirited, and I think that that is what the conversation should be about," Solange says regarding the charitable song.

All proceeds from 'Kenya,' will be used to provide clean water and sanitation resources to Africa's most needy, which could be providing such things as loos in Rwanda, rain harvesting roofs in Uganda or carrying containers in the Cameroon.

Watch Solange's 'Kenya'


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Don

Sure she does. Nothing personal against the girl, but what planet are you on exactly? Oh well, even the most extraneous of performers have a few mindless fans I suppose. Good luck to her in this attempt to stay relevant with the African water thing.

March 16 2011 at 7:40 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
eeduj1001

Solange sings and performs better than Beyonce. I was able to enjoy the performance without being surprised by anything raunchy. I loved this video.

March 15 2011 at 9:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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