A Gambian musician, who is based in Belgium, is to hold a musical tour of the country of which proceeds will be put into charity, event organisers Little Zion announced.
The singer, who goes by the name Hearth Wash, will also use the tour to promote his third album Tesitoo(Ready to Work).
Little Zion’s event manager, Thomas De Beulesaid: “Proceeds from the tour will be used to support youths to complete their education and organize workshops that will empower young people.”
The tour starts at Lama Lama in Bakau on 17thSeptember, Serekunda East on 19thSeptember together with Bro K, King Mozai and Nova.
On 20thSeptember, Heart Wash will be at Jokor Brikama alongside Benjamin, Bro K and Nova, on the 21stat Waw Night Club with DJ GFaal, 26that Batokunku, 27that Salaba Dragon with DJ Melo from Gunjur and 28thSeptember at Blue Parrot in Senegambia with DJ Cyristal.
Thomas said the tour is backed by DJ Fire Man and the Fire House Crew, with tickets pegged at reasonable price in all venues.
Originally from Lamin, Kombo North district, the singer, Heart Wash is known for his unique but rather familiar singing style of blending Mandinka and English and his playing of the Djembe, a traditional musical instrument associated with the Wolof ethnic group.