Ricky Kej - Shanti Samsara - Samsara ( Song for Kiribati )

2017-08-01 4

Special Thanks to Ex-President of Kiribati- Anote Tong

A song dedicated to the Republic of Kiribati. Kiribati is suffering the worst effects of Climate Change. They are suffering the consequences of our actions, and will go underwater during our life time. The population of Kiribati will become Climate Refugees.

Featuring:
Stewart Copeland (The Police)
Philip Lawrence (Bruno Mars)
Patti Austin
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (UK)
Christopher Tin
Wouter Kellerman
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Soweto Gospel Choir
Sussan Deyhim

Music and Lyrics: Ricky Kej, Alexis D’Souza
Arranged by: Christopher Tin, Jim McMillen, Ricky Kej

Lead Vocals: Philip Lawrence, Patti Austin, Alexis D'Souza, Soweto Gospel Choir, Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Zulu Lyrics/Arrangement: Diniloxolo Ndlakuse and JB Arthur

Drums: Stewart Copeland
Flute: Wouter Kellerman
Indian Vocals: Charanraj
Scat Vocals: Sussan Deyhim
Keyboards and Programming: Ricky Kej, Charanraj, Vanil Veigas, Solomon, Rishikesh Hari
Percussion: Vanil Veigas, Varsha Kej, Genevieve Diana D'Silva
SGC Producer/Director: Beverly Bryer
SGC Musical Director: Diniloxolo Ndlakuse
Soweto Gospel Choir: Sophie Mofokeng, Matshepo Chapole, Zanele Ngcamu, Zanele Ngwenya, Thuli Mazibuko, Semangele Mongatane, Duduzile Ngomane, Anele Bizane, Thabiso Molefe, Bongani Khumalo, Warren Mahlangu, Lucas Mello, Jeffrey Nzuza
Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Albert Mazibuko, Abednigo Mazibuko, Thamsanqa Shabalala, Msizi Shabalala, Sbongiseni Shabalala, Thulani Shabalala, Puis Shezi, Sabelo Mthembu, Mfanafuthi Dlamini
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Conducted by Christopher Tin
Orchestral Arrangements: Jim McMillan and Christopher Tin
Orchestra Session Producer: Gareth Williams
Sitar: Asad Khan

Recorded by Vanil Veigas at Raveolution Studios and PA Deepak
Soweto Gospel Choir Recorded and Produced by JB Arthur at Joe’s Garage, South Africa
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Recorded and Produced by JB Arthur & Victor Masondo at Joe’s Garage, South Africa
Patti Austin recorded by Les D. Cooper at Firehouse Recording Studios, USA
Sussan Deyhim recorded by John at Earth Star Studios, USA
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra recorded by Andrew Dudman at Abbey Road Studios, UK
Mixed by Rafa Sardina

Music Video:

Director: Amoghavarsha & Sairam Sagiraju
Cinematography: Sairam Sagiraju & Amoghavarsha
Editor & Post Production: Pradeep Nayak
Additional Camera: Prashanth Nayaka
Supported by: Uma Raghavan
Special Thanks: Ray, Ruta, Joseph (Ikari House), Rufus Pinto, Anil Sharma