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Emmanuel Jal - Warchild - Only a ew days away!

MAY/09/2008

The release of Emmanuel Jal's Warchild Album is only a few days away. Out 12th May in UK and Europe and 13th May in the US and Canada.
There is still time to pre-order your copy to guarantee it on the day of release.

Preorder Warchild Here

Emmanuel Jal to play at Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday Celebrations

MAY/08/2008

Emmanuel Jal will be perfoming at Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday Celebration in Hype Park on the 27th June alonside artists such as Eminem and The Spice Girls

Find out more here

Emmanuel Jal talks to NPR Music

MAY/08/2008

Emmanuel Jal talks to NPR Music about his music and his story.

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Emmanuel Jal - Darfur Radio Project

MAY/07/2008

Emmanuel Jal - Darfur Radio News
Listen to Emmanuel Jal talking on Darfur Radio Project.

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Emmanuel Jal - Warchild Official Video

APR/30/2008

Emmanuel Jal - Warchild the Official video is online now!

Watch it Here!

Emmanuel Jal on CNN

APR/29/2008

EMMANUEL JAL feature on CNN. See clips of the brand new video and hear Emmanuel talk about his music.

Watch Video Here

Upcoming Events

MAY 2008

FRIDAY 16

EMMANUEL JAL Cannes Film Festival

Official Site

FRIDAY 23

EMMANUEL JAL - Club Afrique, London

Club Afrique 147 Barking Road Newham, London E16 4QH

MONDAY 26

EMMANUEL JAL Africa Day

Trafalgar Square, London Free event

More Information

THURSDAY 29

EMMANUEL JAL Cargo, London

82 Rivington Street, London, Rising Styles & Afrolution

Tickets and Info

JUNE 2008

TUESDAY 3

EMMANUEL JAL - Vibe Bar, London

Vibe Bar 91-95 Brick Lane Shoreditch, London E1 6QL

SUNDAY 15

EMMANUEL JAL - Tribe of Doris

Tribe of Doris 26 Albany Rd Bristol BS6 5LH

FRIDAY 20

EMMANUEL JAL - The Elmgreen School

Talk The Elmgreen School London

FRIDAY 27

EMMANUEL JAL - 46664 Concert

46664 Concert, Nelson Mandela's Birthday Celebration, Hyde Park, London

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WARCHILD

By Emmanuel Jal
MAY/13/2008

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Warchild By Emmanuel Jal

"Warchild" tells the extarordinary story of Emmanuel Jal, former Sudanese child soldier now turned hip hop star who is set to make his mark on the world with his powerful words spreading the message of what he has been through, and what many are still living with now.
The inspirations for the 13 songs on "Warchild" are rooted in Jal's impossible past. In "Forced to Sin," Jal recounts, "I lived with an AK-47/By my side/Slept with one eye open wide/Run/Duck/Play dead." His love and loyalty for his homeland of Sudan shines in "Stronger" - "I pledge allegiance/To My Motherland/That I'll do everything possible/To make a stand/Yes I can." Jal pleads with rapper 50 Cent on "50 Cent" to be a better role model for his young fans: "You have done enough damage selling crack cocaine/now you got a kill a black man video game/We have lost a whole generation through this lifestyle/now you want to put it in the game for a little child to play..." From the CD's title track, "I'm a war child/I believe I've survived for a reason/to tell my story/to touch lives." And, "Emma," the album's closer, is a heartbreaking tribute to Emma McCune, the "angel" who rescued Emmanuel.
Hear Emmanuel Jal's story, and be truly touched by this wonderful tale of hope.

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WARCHILD (DIGITAL SINGLE)

By Emmanuel Jal
APR/01/2008

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Warchild (Digital Single) By Emmanuel Jal

The stunning single from Emmanuel Jal "Warchild" is a fantastic introduction to the inspiring artists story. Urban meets World music as line by line you are taken in by his words; leaving you craving to hear more.

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