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LAST VOICES HELPS CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN BOTSWANA

NEW YORK, NY, December 4, 2009--Last Voices today announced an initiative with the people of the South African Republic of Botswana to propel its cultural sustainability movement through Last Voices and its Call to Culture festival in 2012. Last Voices will support Botswana through the donation of digital technology allowing them to record and share the magic of Botswana and increasing awareness of the unique beauty of their country's culture.

"We are delighted to join Last Voices in raising awareness about the threat of cultural extinction" said Ambassador H.E. Mrs. Claurinah Tshenolo MODISE. "We're thrilled to be one of the first countries to participate in Last Voices mission to build awareness of unique indigenous cultures and look forward to sharing the magic of Botswana culture with the world."

"We have a tremendous opportunity to help the people of Botswana showcase their culture by providing them with resources and platforms. This is an amazing culture that deserves to be experienced around the world.," said Last Voices' founder Anthony Copping. "And we're excited about Botswana's participation at Call to Culture in 2012.

About Botswana: Rich in cultural heritage and closely tied to the economy of South Africa, Botswana's economy is one of the most successful in Africa. It is dominated by the fast-growing service sector, world-renowned diamond industry, tourism, and manufacturing.

About Last Voices: Founded by Anthony Copping in 2003, Last Voices is dedicated to the discovery, preservation and sharing of indigenous cultures through music, dance and film. It is the founder of Call To Culture, a global three-day festival of music, film, dance and intellectual exchange and debate heightening world awareness of cultural preservation and sustainability. Last Voices' activities benefit the Everything Human Project, a non-profit dedicated to the curation, preservation and sharing of global cultural content.

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