Recently, some of the Tiny Toones staff were interviewed and featured in a news article published by the Christian Science Monitor. Founder KK and General Manager Shhort spoke to the CSM reporter about the Tiny Toones program, the challenges, the successes and about making a difference in the lives of children and young people in Cambodia.
In March 2013 Tiny Toones released the new album ‘Anakut.’
Phnom Penh’s arts and entertainment weekly paper, ‘the Advisor,’ came to visit the Tiny Toones center to interview the twelve children (aged 12 to 19) involved in the album’s creation. They also spoke to DJ Voch – music teacher and resident DJ who created the backing tracks for the album – and General Manager Shhort for their article.
‘Anakut’ translates to ‘the future’ in English, and this sets the mood of the record with the children writing lyrics about their hopes and dreams for their futures and the future of Cambodia.
Tiny Toones and 391 Films have together produced a music video for the all-new Tiny Toones song “Anakut” featuring the new generation of Tiny Toones performers.
The video was premiered at an incredible Tiny Toones album launch party last month in Phnom Penh. A ton of people came down to Equinox to see Tiny Toones’ DJ, rappers, and dancers perform all new tracks and routines.
Our thanks go to the Prince Claus Fund and Sabay for making the filming possible. The kids had a great time making it and we’re all really proud of their work.
Fresh has been with Tiny Toones since the beginning and is now teaching dance to our kids. This video is his story.
Film by Fergus Dingle (www.fergusdingle.com)
With thanks to Nabil Ouelhadj and Racines Carrees Company with “Carnet de Voyage”
Voch went from hating his life to producing the Tiny Toones album ‘Anakut’ and now he’s inspiring a new generation. Check out his story in this video.