Jimmie Earl Perry
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The Africa Centre’s Director of Educational Theatre
and Creative Arts, Professor Jimmie Earl Perry, is a multi-talented
singer, dancer and all-round performer who grew up in Alabama
in the United States. He received classical, theatrical and
gospel training.
Jimmie is a well-known stage performer and has travelled
the world while starring in countless international productions,
such as Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Miss Saigon and Starlight
Express . His soothing, soulful voice, full of wisdom and
musicality, is undeniably a joy to listen to.
Jimmie came to South Africa in 2004 and has since made
Stellenbosch his home. Today he uses his talent and experience
to make a difference in the battle against HIV and AIDS
through the creative arts. He creates productions to educate
people of all races, creeds and cultures in the prevention
of HIV infection through testing and knowing one’s
HIV status, as well as managing one’s health.
In 2006 he released his first South African produced CD,
Power of the dream. The album showcases the vast range of
his musical repertoire and includes ballads from well-known
artists as well as Jimmie’s original compositions.
Jimmie’s vision is to produce more shows and recordings
to spread the message that education, especially to the
youth, is the key in lowering HIV infection rates, and to
teach people to manage their lives with the virus
For more information, visit his website.
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Jimmie
using his musical expertise to operate the soundboard
at a performance of the mini-musical Lucky the
Hero! |
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In
commemoration of World AIDS Day, Jimmie performed
at the World AIDS Day gala concert on 1 December
2007, along with several other performers. |
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