About
the Author:
Gail Masondo is a woman of immense talent and diversity. This coupled with her tremendous passion for public service has made her a remarkable ambassador in, what she would describe as the 'mission in the field of life'.
She is an accomplished songwriter, executive producer, entrepreneur, chaplain, Life in Recovery coach/counsellor and author. Unlike many with her portfolio of achievements, however, Ms. Masondo has truly used these talents in an attempt to make the world a better place.
Listed amongst her personal and professional acquisitions are:
Co-executive producer of the inspiring L.P- 'Handel's Messiah-A Soulful Celebration' The legendary Quincy Jones conducted the choir in the video of the inspiring "Halleluiah Chorus".
The institution of a talent management company that produced such iconic collaborations as Take 6-recipients of 10 Grammy awards.
The production of a Special Olympics fundraiser for African Children-staged at Carnegie Hall.
An Initiative aimed to young girls entitled 'Brown Sugar Dreams' . The goal of this venture is to promote self esteem in young girls of African descent. Endorsed by the likes of icons Dionne Warwick and Oleta Adams, ethnic aesthetic dolls are donated and distributed in needy communities in an attempt to promote self esteem and pride in young black girls in a society that depicts Barbie as the aesthetic ideal.
Produced an album called "A Place of Hope" which celebrated the rebirth of South Africa through music that gave melodies to the struggle to freedom. The project aided in the placement of a new roof for the Regina Mundi Church in Soweto. A mural was also mounted in the foyer of the church and symbolizes that commitment from the 'Place of Hope' team and Warner Bros. It was this project, which sent her on a life-altering journey to where this former New York native now calls "home", South Africa.
"The work I do as a counsellor is listening and hoping to aid the walking wounded in finding their path...their way back , for the use of a better word..."HOME"
Gail Masondo
This impressive portfolio has fostered her interaction with some of the world's most accomplished musical, religious and political leaders. Despite all this, she remains humbled and dedicated to the case of social development.
Gail is married to acclaimed producer, arranger, song writer and bassist Sibusiso Victor Masondo. She has two adult children, Shellie, a published author and speaker and Jonathan, a South African Music Awards (SAMA) nominated songwriter, musician and producer. |
