{"id":3134,"date":"2026-06-24T14:32:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T14:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sibusiso.com\/today-is-the-day\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T14:33:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T14:33:04","slug":"today-is-the-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sibusiso.com\/en\/today-is-the-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Today is the day!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2008, the chairman of the Sibusiso Foundation, Anton van Doornmalen, has been performing concerts with his band, with all proceeds benefiting Sibusiso. Today there is a highlight to report: Anton van Doornmalen proudly presents his new single <em>The Generation Song<\/em>, a special track he sings together with his daughter Anke and granddaughter Lieke. Three generations, one song, and one message: love connects. The song was created at Lieke&#8217;s initiative and speaks of the power of family, togetherness, and love. A unique musical collaboration that is now available for everyone to hear.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Listen starting today via Spotify and other streaming services, and watch the music video now on YouTube.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, tickets are available starting today for the concerts at Theater De Schuur in Zevenbergen on October 11, 2026, and March 14, 2027.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We greatly appreciate that the full proceeds from the music and concerts go to the Sibusiso Foundation, supporting the rehabilitation of children with intellectual disabilities in Tanzania.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since 2008, Anton van Doornmalen and his band have been making music where all concert proceeds fully benefit Sibusiso. 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