Article: Hanson Opens Up Their Hearts to Change the World

Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson have traveled a long way in the decade since “MmmBop” hit the airwaves, and the most recent leg of their musical journey has taken them to Africa.
During the creation of their 2007 album “The Walk,” the brothers made several trips to Africa in an effort to better understand the poverty and disease that grips the continent.
In a recent telephone interview, Zac Hanson recalled a 2006 visit to Soweto, a destitute township outside Johannesburg, South Africa, where they met a chorus of middle school children with whom they recorded “Great Divide,” the second track on “The Walk.”
Singing in their native Zulu, the children chanted “Ngi ne themba,” which translates “I have hope.” At that moment, Zac could no longer distance himself from the truth of their circumstances.
“I think, as a way to protect yourself from the reality of the situation, sometimes you end up in denial,” Zac said. “But when we saw those kids singing the music we created, with the same passion and love of music we had at that age when we first started … something made me realize, this is just the same as the kids on the street in Tulsa, Okla. (his hometown), and I’ve got to do something.”

Hanson’s Performance on Good Day NY

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They performed The Great Divide

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And were interviewed.

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Article: Fanning Out in Foxboro

Fanning out in Foxborough
Hardcore Hanson fans – known as Fansons – would follow “Mmmbop” brothers Isaac, Taylor, and Zac to the ends of the earth. Fortunately, they didn’t have to Saturday. Before Hanson’s show at Showcase Live in Foxborough, the band (Zac, above) led fans on a mile walk – barefoot – to raise awareness about the AIDS crisis in Africa.

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Article: Events for Monday in New York

Hanson, now all grown up, plays a concert at the Nokia Theater in Times Square. Though best remembered for their mid-90s hit “MmmBop,” which became a global sensation, the three brothers are currently on their “Walk Around the World” tour to promote their latest album, a completely independent effort, “The Walk.” 7 p.m.; $35. 1515 Broadway. (212) 307-7171.

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