Thank you Huw!

Huw Lloyd and I have been doing shows together for a long time now. We usually play a silly form of Jazz in a band called The Infinite Happiness Orchestra. I know he’d be a hit with the kids up in Tohoku and it was very special to share this unique performance experience with such a dear friend.

Pinky Promise!

Special guest Huw Lloyd and I make “Pinky Promises” with kids in the tsunami zone to return and have more fun together!

Tokai Shinpo Article About Niko Niko Taishi

English translation of the 11/11/11 article;

“Healing the Heart Through Friendship Smile Ambassador visits four city schools in Ofunato City. Guy-san, the Smile Ambassador lifting spirits in stricken areas with his performance, visited four Ofunato City elementary schools, finishing on the 11th. Read more

Tokai Shinpo Features Rie fu and I and the Shine On! Songs CD Vol. 1

Sakari Elementary School’s Chorus on CD - English lyrics to ‘Ame ni mo Makezu’ - Ofunato

The ceremony of the presentation of the charity CD produced by the Tyler Foundation, who are developing support activities for children, was held on the 31st at Sakari Elementary School (Principal Sato Ko, 154 students), Ofunato City. The students of the school participated in the chorus of an English version of the musical composition of Miyazawa Kenji’s famous poem ‘Ame ni mo Makezu’ (I will not give in to the rain). The artist who sang the song, Ms. Rie fu, also visited and shared in the happiness of the completion of the song. Read more

Moshe Cohen Supports the Shine On! Smile Ambassador Program

August was a very busy and productive month for the Tyler Foundation’s Shine On! Smile Ambassador Program. Moshe Cohen from Clowns Without Boarders was our guest for 3 amazing and intense weeks. Read more