Puffin Foundation West first met Humble G Tha Fiddla (http://humbleglobal.csdimagination.com)
at the Martin Luther Kings Arts Complex earlier this year having been inspired to provide the Center with a Grant to bring this Cleveland HIP HOPE group to Columbus. Their STOP THE HATE tour’s Mission is to visit as many schools throughout the region and perform live music that delivers an ethical message of non-violence, anti-bullying, peace, unity and love, The Humble G project helps young people to become self-aware, gain a sense of self-confidence and self-efficacy. It asks young people to take responsibility in making decisions by giving them tools for problem solving. By supporting Humble G it is hoped that young people will be empowered to become scholars with the knowledge and skills to end violence and cruelty in the world around them,
27-year-old Humble G (Myles Alexander Keaton Smith) and his group the Afropeans “started a genre they call hip-hp (pronounced “hip-hope”) that they often take straight to elementary schools. It’s life-changing music, from my violin playing to my lyrics,” says Humble G. “I’ve been playing so long now that there are teenagers and kids in college who let me know that they’re playing music because they saw me when they were little bitty kids and it inspired them. This music shows them that you can be cool and love hip-hop and own your individuality and swagger without crossing the boundaries of disrespect.”*
(*From www.clevescene.com)
