It is always amazing when legendary songs constantly get airplays as well as at Ghanaian events. Four legendary musicians known as the Big-4; Pat Thomas, AB Crentsil, Jewel Ackah and Paapa Yankson are about to take America by storm. Their live performances are a must see as they say in twi "ese wani ankasa". Recently Hiplifer; Batman of Linda fame gave "props" to live performance via live instruments. He recently encouraged all artistes to perform live music rather relying on a simple DJ on "Turntable". He had such a great experience in London to share. "Big Ups" to Batman for this recognition and gave credit where credit was due. For artistes to be great, they have to learn from the greatest. Instead of the constantly rushing to the studio to be a star and becoming an overnight celebrity, future artists should learn the tricks of the trade from legends.

The "Big-4" and other legendary musicians have been performing live music throughout their careers. Because of what they do best, they have travelled around the world. Their skills have made them unique, ubiquitous, legends as well innovators of sounds. Any concert by the big four is considered memorable and valuable for its money's worth.

The Big-4 concert series has been made possible by Helping Hands Foundation.

Helping Hands Foundation based in Maryland that was founded by a Ghanaian couple; Mr & Mrs Sam Arthur. It has been in existence for about 5 years but has only been on a small scale. This time around, Mr & Mrs Arthur decided to get into the big league by promoting the Big-4 in the United States with a tour and then use 50% of net proceeds to fund the foundation. This foundation has no specific religious affiliation, however it targeted towards Ghanaians at home who do not have access to healthcare needs e.g. prescription. The Ideology behind the fund is that ?every little bit helps? In Twi it is ?Ketewa bea nsua?.

It may sound unheard of, especially in this day and age, but it happens every day. Imagine a mother sitting down watching her infant child die. She knows what is wrong with the child, she knows the medication to purchase but she has no money, nobody, no hope. The child looks helplessly at the mother, with tears in the eyes ?? only a miracle can save this life. Be the conduit, be the miracle, save a life ?..

Most of our people die because of basic needs like healthcare. They may be able to get to Korle-Bu but may not be able to afford prescription hence they sit by and watch their loved ones die right in front of their eyes. Helping Hands will like to do something about this. We may not be able to help everybody but we can start with one person at a time. Our aim is to invest these proceeds into the Ghanaian stock market. Set up a physician and pharmacy group that will be aware of this program and will only refer patients or families of patients who need specific prescriptions to go to participating pharmacies to get these prescriptions and at the end of each month the bill will be forwarded to the foundation bankers who will in turn use the proceeds from dividends on stock purchases to pay for this bill. This will not keep the money working for it self but will help people see their loved ones get better. Even if we save one person that is one funeral less that we have to worry about.

For those of us abroad, this might not seem like a big deal but remember where you came from and please look back and help. Come and join this party but at the same time, party with a purpose.

The following are the places that the Big-4 will be entertaining. Get your tickets, come and dance till you drop.

Tour Locations:

State: Maryland, Date: March 5th, Time: 8 pm - 2 am

Location: 5910 Princess Garden Parkway, Lanham, MD 20706

Ticket Sale Contact: Bobby Arthur-Williams (301)-254-9496

Ticket Price: $45.00 Advance $50.00 @Gate

State: New York , Date: March 12th, 2005

Time: 9pm - 3am

Location: Minisink Town House, 646 Malcolm X Blvd, NY, NY

Ticket Sale Contact: Jerry Oku (718)-592-8639

Ticket Price: $45.00 Advance $50.00 @ Gate

State: Chicago,

Date: March 19th, 2005

Time: 9pm- 3am

Location: Cezar's Place (Octavia Room), 5001 W. 79th St. Burbank, IL

Ticket Sale: Godwin Abraham (773)42-9394

Ticket Price: $45.00 Advance $50.00 @ Gate

State: Atlanta

Date: March 26th, 2005

Time: 9pm-3am

Location: Knights of Columbus Building, 2620 Buford Highway, Atlanta GA

Ticket Sale Contact: Shola Lewis (770) 735-7168

Ticket Price: $45.00 Advance $50.00 @ Gate

State: Texas

Date: April 2nd, 2005

Time: 9pm -3 am

Location: Gannis Banquet Hall, 10925 Shady Terrace (Off I-35 & Walnut Hill), Dallas, TX

Ticket Sale Contact: Roger Abbey

Ticket Price: $35 advance $40 @Gate

DON?T MISS THIS HISTORICAL EVENT COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU!!