“Without the experience no one can be a leader, on paper maybe, but not in reality”.

On February 04, 2021, the POP Movement had a wonderful time with Kevens who believes in the power of his music to bring souls from all four corners of this world to dance together. With skills and artistry this former DJ turned actor/singer/songwriter, strives to take everyone to a higher level of consciousness while embracing and channelling his world-beat influences and personal growth. His music is promoting a theme of multiculturalism, spiritual enlightenment, artistic expression and positivism. Kēvens started his journey spinning records in Miami but the innately poetic performer’s musical roots were more clearly witnessed when he joined the groundbreaking, progressive reggae group: Le Coup, with Richard and Anthony Booker.

Dr. Ash Pachauri asked Kevens what leadership meant to him to which a keynote response was that life is about experience. We have to give young people this experience by sharing with them those experiences because it will make them better leaders. You need to take them where they can see the jungle, not the concrete jungle. Make them experience nature itself.

Nahid Perez Ayala from Mexico wanted to know the importance of transmitting powerful messages through music and its role in spreading these messages to which Kevens brought to our realization that we all share music and it’s the one language that we all speak that doesn’t need to be translated so it’s your duty as a songwriter to utilize the platform of the stage in a meaningful manner.

Edgar Martinez from Mexico asked Kevens more about his mantra and how he includes positivity and powerful messages within music so as to create impactful change and empowerment to which a response from him stated “Life has never been easy, challenges must be overcome. We cannot control the punches of life but we can control how we react to those punches”.

Drishya Pathak from India wanted to know Kevens’ point of view on music can help us achieve a more sustainable and just world for all and its role play in fighting for climate action to which he wished that more musicians would speak about the urgent times we’re living in as it has to be done and stated that “The conscious songwriter by all means needs to express the urgency of the climate crisis. Music gets to you without knocking. If you can relate to the song then it’s going to find you”.

Lastly, Ana Hanhausen from Mexico wanted to know how movements can become more inclusive through music using the power of storytelling to which highlights in Kevens response included; “We have the tools to extend the power of storytelling from our ancestors if it’s true for you it’s true. The only way to influence somebody else is by doing it; talk the talk, but walk the walk. There are people watching you from the shadows who will turn you down. The truth is the only weapon you have against those who want to shut you down”.

About our guest speaker

In an increasingly divisive world, where age, nationality, race and religion are creating an ever-widening gap between people, Kēvens is on a quintessential mission: utilize the power of his music to bring souls from all four corners of this world to dance together.

With skills and artistry this former DJ turned actor/singer/songwriter, strives to take everyone to a higher level of consciousness while embracing and channelling his world-beat influences and personal growth. His music is promoting a theme of multiculturalism, spiritual enlightenment, artistic expression, and positivism.

Kēvens started his journey spinning records in Miami but the innately poetic performer’s musical roots were more clearly witnessed when he joined the groundbreaking, progressive reggae group: Le Coup with Richard and Anthony Booker. In fact, family matriarch Cedella Marley Booker told young Kēvens very early in his musical career: “Like a letter, you must write a song with purpose.”

His live shows consist of a lush drum ‘n’ bass amalgam of vocal dexterity and musicianship, mixed with a progressive rock-reggae dub style and stunning dance as well as visual imagery.

Kēvens’ knack for the timely and profound has enabled him to tour all over the world and finds him alongside an eclectic array of legends and prodigies including: Steven Tyler, Ice Cube, Tiestö, Daft Punk, Duran Duran, Carlos Santana, The Jacksons to name a few.

This global citizen coined the ultimate mantra:  “Positivity is a Necessity”.