Darcy Ataman
Darcy Ataman is a musical chameleon that has applied his producing, engineering, programming, mixing and vocal coaching skills to a multitude of projects in Canada and the US. In the hip-hop world he has worked with Mood Ruff, Shadez (both of which have garnered medium rotation on Much Music), DJ Kemo from the Rascalz and Philadelphia sensations United Soul at DJ Jazzy Jeff's A Touch of Jazz facility with producer Peanut (Boys 2 Men). He has also collaborated with super producers Dre and Vidal (Usher, Ciara, Michael Jackson) on various projects with artists from the Philadelphia area. In the Canadian pop world he has worked with and produced for McMaster and James (Sony/BMG) and Canadian Idol winners Ryan Malcolm and Kalan Porter (Sony/BMG) that earned him double platinum status and his first Juno nominated work. Darcy has also worked with rootsy, americana based artists as a mixer (Aware/Columbia/Sony artist Kyle Riabko), producer (Treasure Records artist Christopher Dallman) and as a vocal coach for legends Levon Helm (the Band), Larry Campbell (guitar player for Bob Dylan) and the Dixie Hummingbirds. Finally, he also has dabbled in the world of modern rock, helping to engineer and partially produce Driver's debut record "Inhuman Nature," (Vatikan/Universal) in which he also manages alongside Chris Burke-Gaffney.

David Sherman, sponsorship sales and logistics for Song for Africa, is a seasoned music industry veteran. Throughout his lengthy career he has held a variety of positions. While obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Winnipeg he co-managed the campus radio station. Upon graduation he started his c areer in the festival business as production manager of the Jazz Winnipeg Festival. Over the following three years he sold advertising, promoted the festival and managed the volunteers before becoming Executive Producer in 1992. During his tenure at Jazz Winnipeg, he successfully created the Urban Groove Festival. In late 2003 he became the Executive Director of the Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg.

At the start of 2006 he created his own entertainment firm that has allowed him to work in the music industry once again.

He has also served as a director on the boards of several organizations including Artspace Inc, as Vice President of the Westcan Jazz Association, Jazz Festivals Canada and is currently still on the board of the Walker Theatre Performing Arts Group.


Angie Lamirande is no stranger to the entertainment industry. She brings over 9 years of experience in media relations, marketing, promotions and event management to Song for Africa. Angie’s creativity, tenacity, drive and strong relationship building skills have helped her find an ever increasing amount of success.

As the Event Marketing Manager at Eatons (Sears Canada) she successfully created an exciting buzz in Winnipeg with her out of the box ideas, successful events and promotions. Angie set the bar for the other 6 stores in the chain and made the Winnipeg store a force to be reckoned with.

Throughout her career in the entertainment industry she has gained knowledge and experience in a variety of areas including radio and print promotions, festival marketing, sponsorship sales, special event management and media relations.

She is currently working with several developing artists as well as building her own business.

Keith Macpherson is one half on the pop duo Easily Amused.
Easily Amused have been gradually stair stepping towards mainstream recognition since releasing their debut independent CD Novice in 2001. The combination of searing harmonies and infectious songwriting quickly vaulted them onto national television in Canada. Three years and almost 600 live performances later, Keith and Renee’s sophomore CD Release, Simple Stuff has already been nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award in the “Outstanding Pop Album” category. Their popular live performances and successful songwriting skills have garnered a Canadian Music Award for Best Online Indie Artists and their relentless touring and performing at American Campuses has recently landed them an award for The Best College Duo in the USA by CampusAwards.com.

The new 2004 CD, Simple Stuff, produced by Creighton Doane is a blistering collection of radio-friendly pop/rock songs that still remains loyal to the singer/songwriter niche that this duo has become known for. Doane artfully harnesses every aspect of Easily Amused’s formidable talent and energy, from Renee’s powerhouse vocals on the personal ballads “Simple Stuff” and “Only A Girl” to Keith’s spirit and melodic sensibilities on “No One’s Fool”. The new CD, Simple Stuff, has been getting substantial commercial airplay in Canada and was recently charting in the top 200 on CMJ (College Music Journal) College Radio in the USA.

Easily Amused makes for a live show that consistently wins over audiences in any setting, including clubs, theatres, colleges and outdoor festivals. Memorable dates include showcases at The North by Northeast Festival, Canadian Music Week, and The Western Canadian Music Awards. Introduced to each other through Lamoureux’s cousin in 1997, Lamoureux and Macpherson developed a strong friendship, put pen to paper and began writing songs together. After realizing how well they worked together, the duo soon amassed a collection of songs to perform in coffee houses across North America. Although Lamoureux and Macpherson formed a strong collaboration, the duo put their musical aspirations on hold for a year to pursue their education. Realizing that the musical connection between Lamoureux and Macpherson was undeniable the two officially began writing and performing together again in 1998 under the name, Easily Amused.

Easily Amused is now well on their way to becoming a musical force to be reckoned with. The endearing harmonies and strong songwriting has by no means reached a plateau. In fact, the duo’s music is ever evolving and Easily Amused proves there continues to be a place for honest songwriting and musicianship in the music industry.

Board of Directors
1- CEO/ Executive Director: Darcy Ataman
2- VP/logistics: Dave Sherman
3- Media Chair: Katie Coristine (producer, ETalk Daily)
4- Artist Chair: Choclair
5- NGO/African issues expert: Lucas Robinson (CIDA)
6- International development expert: Maja Andjelkovic
7- Legal Chair/lawyer: Christopher Lee (Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg)
8- Non-profit expert: Ashley Hilkewich (Free The Children)
9- Accountant/Treasurer: Vlasta Amizic


Honorary Advisory Council
Neil Taylor (Investors Group)
Tim Seeton (Seeton Corp)
Liam Kileen (Artist: Not By Choice)
George Maclean (Head of Political Science: U of M)
Colin Ferguson/Dean Walker (Direct Focus Marketing)
Heather McRae
Derek Horn (Avion Films)
Val Litwin (Extreme Kindness Crew)
Dr. Plummer (Chief Public Health Officer of Canada)
Morgan Horvath (Youth representative)
Luke McMaster