Love and Light,
Tantra-zawadi

                        

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VI Cinema Mostra to Premiere of “A Silent Genocide:
A Brief Insight Into HIV/AIDS”
By Tantra-zawadi and Oliver Covrett
In Sao Paolo August 12-19, 2010
Event Sponsored by Groupo Pela Vidda/SP
Celebrating 21st Anniversary in the Fight Against AIDS

(NEW YORK, NY) AUGUST 10, 2010 —“A Silent Genocide: A Brief Insight Into HIV/AIDS,” a short documentary by spoken word performance, author and filmmaker Tantra-zawadi will make its debut in Sao Paolo, Brazil August 12, 2010.

“A Silent Genocide,” by Tantra-zawadi – filmed and edited by Oliver Covrett of XYAYX Multimedia, offers a brief insight into the personal experience of those living with HIV/AIDS and those striving to decrease the staggering numbers of new infections
through art and activism.

The event is promoted by Grupo Pela Vidda/SP, a non-governmental and not for profit organization which has been working in the fight against AIDS for 21 years in the development of volunteer activities, prevention, and defense of rights of people living with HIV-AIDS. For more information about the Grupo Pela Vidda/SP, please visit them on-line at www.aids.org.br.

The event is non-profit and most of the tickets will be distributed for free at the NGO’s and at health systems, which attend to people from all walks of life living with HIV/AIDS.

Cinema Mostra AIDS believes “A Silent Genocide – A Brief Insight into HIV/AIDS” is an important contribution to the fight against AIDS and will have great influence on the media in Brazil.
Tantra-zawadi, expressed her appreciation to Cinema Mostra AIDS for showcasing her film, stating: “It is a blessing to know that our involvement will help people in Brazil and the world community in the struggle against HIV/AIDS. We are truly grateful.”

The film was shot on location in New York City and Los Angeles featuring commentary by Betty Makoni, the founder of Girl Child Network Worldwide and one of CNN’s Top Ten Heroes for 2009. Musical contributions for the project include Tut Burks and Xavier Kemp with artwork by Shanna Melton and poetry by Iyapiphany, Jamala Safari and Wynter.

This is Tantra-zawadi’s third project to raise awareness regarding HIV/AIDS. Her video “Scarlet Waters” was featured on the Product (RED) video wall as well as a PSA for Mark Herbert Productions/Betah and Associates.

To view the film on-line, please visit
http://www.aids.org.br/

ABOUT TANTRA-ZAWADI:
Tantra-zawadi is an internationally known performance poet/recording artist and the author of “alifepoeminprogress” and “Gathered at Her Sky.” She has performed her soul stirring life-poems to standing room audiences at venues all over the world; most recently at the Badilisha Poetry XChange Festival in Cape Town, South Africa. Her latest projects include: “Girl – A
Choreospective”, “Soldier Blues” and collaborations such as The Love Planet EP by Collective Spirits, Giant Steps-Back From Miami with Do It Now Recordings, Summer Breeze EP by Dolls
Combers, Poetic Stimulus, EARTHOLOGY by Floyd Boykin, Jr., and the award winning Liberation Sessions by Mwalim.

For information about Tantra-zawadi, please visit http://www.tantra-zawadi.com

http://www.facebook.com/tantra.zawadi

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GATHERED AT HER SKY by Tantra-zawadi

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Also available on Amazon.com @http://amzn.com/0984184465.

Partial proceeds for “Gathered at Her Sky” will be donated to Girl-Child Network Worldwide.

Dear Sister Tantra-zawadi,

I was able to purchase your book. I really wanted you to know how much the words within it touched my heart and my life. I couldn’t put the thing down… from poem to poem, I was (still am) moved and each piece brought about a different level of emotion for me. I am especially drawn to “Girl” and found myself reading and reliving the words over and again. Such a reflective, penetrating and deeply relevant piece of work. Job well done, sister!

Peace, Love and Blessings,
Vonice Berry

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Debra Williams
Diamond & Company Public Relations
212-247-3692
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TANTRA-ZAWADI: A RAY OF HOPE ILLUMINATING THE DARKNESS

KINETICALLY CHARGED LAMPS POWER POSITIVE CHANGE
FOR GIRLS IN ZIMBABWE

NEW YORK, NY (JUNE 11, 2010) — Tantra-zawadi, spoken word performance poet author, filmmaker and girls rights activist, recently donated lamps to girls in remote rural areas in Zimbabwe.

Many girls, unable to purchase candles, have resorted to using firewood for light. The lamps, which are kinetically charged, arrived at a crucial moment as classes of girls desperately need to read in preparation for final exams.


“It is a blessing to give as I have been given and to bring gifts of light,” said Tantra-zawadi. Driven by the desire to make a positive change in the lives of girls throughout the world, Tantra’s gift illuminates the darkness, enabling girls to study long after sunset and in the process, opening a path to a brighter future for themselves and others.


For more about Girl child Network Worldwide or to make a donation of your own, please visit them on-line at www.girlchildnetworkworldwide.org.

For more information on Tantra-zawadi, visit www.tantra-zawadi.com.
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Debra Williams
DIAMOND & COMPANY
Artist Management•Marketing•Public Relations
212-247-3692
www.diamondandcompany.com

                        

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