#RaiseMyHands - 16 Days of Activism Against Women & Child Abuse
Garth Taylor had a start in life that would have broken many.
Image Supplied by Garth Taylor
He spent his first few years of his life in and out of orphanages and places of safety. His guitar, a pen and paper, were the only constants during his turbulent, young life and he used his experiences to create music.
“Humanity is what inspires me, the trials and tribulations of real life and the triumph of the human spirit – that’s what I write songs about.”
Garth Taylor is committed to helping those in need. He spends a fair amount of his time raising funds to create awareness for cancer and is also actively involved in charities for abused women and children. ‘If I Could Raise My Hands’ (released in 2009) is a tribute to this cause.
“I would say that of all the songs I’ve ever written, this is one of the ones that mean the most to me. The song is in empathy to victims of violence, a voice for those unheard and is also as a therapeutic method of speaking out about my experience.”
“If I could raise my hands I would
If I could stop the things you’re doing to me, you know I would
If I could say a word or two, I’d know I’d get to you
And say what I want to”
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If I Could Raise My Hands (Lyrics) by Garth Taylor Although I don’t understand, I know what’s going on, what’s going on |
November 25th marks the start of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, an international awareness-raising campaign. The campaign takes place every year from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day). The period includes Universal Children’s Day and World AIDS Day. South Africa adopted the campaign in 1998 as one of the intervention strategies towards creating a society free of violence. The campaign continues to raise awareness amongst South Africans about the negative impact of violence against women and children (VAW&C) on all members of the community.
For more information, visit https://www.gov.za/speeches/16-days-activism-2017-23-nov-2016-1319.
With a career that has spanned nearly 20 years, singer/songwriter Garth Taylor’s tremendous stage presence always guarantees a great time.
His top-class live performances have earned him spots on stages around the globe and given him the opportunity to share the stage with the likes of Simply Red and Brenda Fassie.
This November, Garth Taylor will be performing around Johannesburg, showcasing all his original hits, including his latest hit single, Stronger, Crocodile Tears, and the song that started it all, Why.
Date: 19th November 2017
UP CLOSE & PERSONAL WITH GARTH TAYLOR
Venue: Ramkiki Country Estate, 35 Peter Road, Honeydew
Time: 12h30
Ticket Price: Free
Garth Taylor’s acoustic sessions, Up Close & Personal with Garth Taylor, showcase his musical life story in song, from the first song he wrote and his influences at the time of each song. 20 years’ worth of stories!
Date: 20th November 2017
UP CLOSE & PERSONAL WITH GARTH TAYLOR
Venue: Katzy’s, Shop 2, The Firs, 17-19 Biermann Ave, Rosebank
Time: 20H00
Ticket Price: Free
Garth Taylor’s acoustic sessions, Up Close & Personal with Garth Taylor, showcase his musical life story in song, from the first song he wrote and his influences at the time of each song. 20 years’ worth of stories!
Date: 26h November 2017
GARTH TAYLOR LIVE
Venue: Good Luck Bar, c/o Main & Alexander Street, Ferreiras Dorp
Time: 16h00
Ticket Price: R50.00
Live from The Good Luck Bar in the heart of Joburg and SA’s best live music venue, and hosted by Balcony TV, live on stage with Garth Taylor and showcasing some of the hottest up-and-coming talent including: Joshua Moreira, Wandile Mbambeni, Wenner Bekker and Micheal Plaxton – Harrison.
Date: 27th November 2017
UP CLOSE & PERSONAL WITH GARTH TAYLOR
Venue: Katzy’s, Shop 2, The Firs, 17-19 Biermann Ave, Rosebank
Time: 20H00
Ticket Price: Free
Garth Taylor’s acoustic sessions, Up Close & Personal with Garth Taylor, showcase his musical life story in song, from the first song he wrote and his influences at the time of each song. 20 years’ worth of stories!
Social Media Links:
Website: www.garthtaylor.com
Twitter: @TheGarthTaylor
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheGarthTaylor
