ARHCBISHOP TUTU'S TESTIMONIALS

ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS DESMOND TUTU

“I commend the initiative by Desert Rose Music to combine the rich cultural tapestry of Africa in commemoration of the ideals of hope, love, peace and harmony amongst all the sons and daughters of Africa, as so beautifully illustrated by the life and messages of the late and great Chief Albert Luthuli. I wish Yusuf Ganief and his team the best of luck in their aspirations of contributing to the upliftment of Africa through the power of the arts. God has blessed our country with unique artistic talents and we should proudly use it to elevate our collective experience as South Africans, irrespective of our cultural diversity and human challenges.” said Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, who like Luthuli was recipient of a Nobel Peace Prize, about the album, Spirit of Africa.....17 November 2007:

 

“I would like to commend Desert Rose for their initiative to promote religious tolerance and understanding with their CD, The Awakening. The song, The Lords Dua, is a prime example of how music has the power to illustrate our common humanity and our universal spirituality. I personally endorse this kind of peace initiative and welcome other artists to follow suit in using music as a universal language to bridge the many cultural and religious divides. I urge the Muslim leadership to co-endorse this song as a symbol of our mutual commitment to peaceful coexistence and interfaith harmony” said Archbishop Desmond Tutu about the song, The Lord's Dua on the album, The Awakening......7 August 2009

“I commend and support the social initiative by Desert Rose to address the issues of religious intolerance and cultural prejudice though their musical drama, Silence of the Music. Their ongoing perseverance to create music for the purposes of promoting common spirituality in the face of growing extremism, Xenophobia and declining spirituality is much needed and should be supported by everyone who cares about establishing a society of healing and peaceful co-existence.”…..said Archbishop Desmond Tutu about the musical, Silence of the Music, produced by Desert Rose....13 September 2010