29:11 International Exchange is a world class professional music ensemble and 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in South Africa and the United States. Our goal is to share Nelson Mandela’s message of hope and reconciliation while also developing South African artists—giving talented young people opportunities to learn, travel, and teach.
Musician and 29:11 co-founder Brendon Adams grew up in a poor Cape Town neighborhood during apartheid. Throughout his life, music has been a constant source of strength and connection. In 2000, Brendon married 29:11 co-founder Gaylene Adams. When the couple moved to her home state of Minnesota, Brendon was overcome with the abundance of opportunity in the U.S. and felt called to share these opportunities with fellow musicians back home. The group now regularly tours schools, music festivals, houses of worship, and concert halls, sharing stories, music, and a message of connection and forgiveness.
