Madalitso

 

There is so so much to say about this young man, Madalitso, but I'll leave it at 3 things for now:

First:  he is 17

Second: he has been through more hardship than almost anyone I've ever met

Third: his positivity is limitless

His story is one of the 10 on this album. I have had the honor of composing and recording the music for his song; the only track with piano. We thought it would add a lot to his piece to have him come into the studio and record his voice, just talking. Well, that's exactly what happened today; we brought him in, put him n front of a mic, and he spoke from his heart. Everyone in the studio went silent. At one point I had to leave the room because I didn't want him to see me crying.  Just being around him, all my "problems" seem so small. To call him remarkable would be an understatement. I am so glad to have met this young man, and am even more glad to help provide the musical background to his story.  

 Mada and Me