Massukos & Feliciano dos Santos
Profile Information
- About Me:
- Harnessing their popularity to fight poverty, Massukos make music that is not only phenomenally beautiful but also a powerful force for change. Massukos have an enviable reputation as the country's most successful band but they are also making their mark as initiators of social change. Originating from Niassa in northern Mozambique, one of the poorest parts of Africa, Massukos speak out against the hardships that have affected their lives. Passionate about what they do, the band travels for miles to remote villages to deliver simple life-saving messages such as “more condoms less partners”.
Feliciano dos Santos - the leader of Massukos - is also the director of Estamos, who are involved with the installation of latrines and clean water points, as well as hygiene and HIV/AIDS education. Feliciano is a 2008 Goldman Environmental Prize winner.
To hear and download music from Santos’s band Massukos, visit Calabash Music, the world’s first fair trade source for international music.
- Website:
- http://massukos.calabashmusic.com/
Microfund Massukos & Hesperian's Health Care Work
Hesperian’s New Book:
With the help of Massukos’ lead singer Feliciano dos Santos (and hundreds more grassroots collaborators worldwide) Hesperian is about to publish A Community Guide to Environmental Health, a revolutionary new resource for people worldwide battling the effects of environmental degradation on their own and their communities’ health. The book offers tested, low-cost strategies for environmental problems ranging from water security and sanitation through toxic exposure and deforestation.
Hesperian’s Gratis Fund:
Health information should belong to everyone. Hesperian gives away thousands of health books free each year to health workers in poor communities in the developing world through our Gratis Fund (we also offer free downloads and an “open copyright” allowing others to use our materials not-for-profit without paying any royalties).
Suggested Funding Levels: We’re asking Massukos' True Fans to help finance Estamos’ Mozambique water and sanitation projects AND free distribution of A Community Guide to Environmental Health in Africa. Help raise $5,000 for global health! Level 1: $40 – Health Supporter: Download Massukos’ new album Bumping; support building an ecological toilet in Mozambique; and send a free Community Guide to Africa!
Level 2: $100 – Health Promoter: Download Bumping and Calabashmusic 10-song compilation; support 3 ecological toilets in Mozambique; send 3 free Community Guides to Africa!
Level 3: $250 – Health Advocate: Download Bumping and Calabashmusic 10-song compilation; support 6 ecological toilets in Mozambique; send 5 free Community Guides to Africa!
Level 4: $500 - Health Activist: Download Bumping and Calabashmusic 40-song compilation; support 11 ecological toilets in Mozambique; send 10 free copies of A Community Guide to Africa!
Level 5: $1000 - Health Organizer: Download Bumping and Calabashmusic 40-song compilation; 25 ecological toilets in Mozambique; seed a Portuguese or Spanish translation of A Community Guide!
Massukos's Blog
Mozambican musician who campaigns for clean water wins Environmental Prize
Feliciano dos Santos won a Goldman Environmental Prize for using his music star status to raise awareness about health, water and HIV/Aids issue… Continue
Posted on April 15, 2008 at 10:30am —
HOW DOES HECTOR WORK?
The Hector Fund is changing the way the world finances music by applying the principles of microfinancing to the music industry. The Hector Fund is supporting economic development in music capitals around the globe by developing an Artistfunding Platform that allows music fans to give financial support directly to their favorite artist in exchange for a more fulfilling fan experience.
The Hector Fund is changing the way the world finances music by applying the principles of microfinancing to the music industry. The Hector Fund is supporting economic development in music capitals around the globe by developing an Artistfunding Platform that allows music fans to give financial support directly to their favorite artist in exchange for a more fulfilling fan experience.
© 2009 Created by Hector
Comment Wall (1 comment)
You need to be a member of HECTORFUND.org to add comments!
Join this social network
oneness, Yolandi.