Danish-Zambian Pop Sensation's Message to America: We Stand Together! My Interview with Thomas Buttenschøn

Danish-Zambian Pop Sensation's Message to America: We Stand Together!

My Interview with Pop Star Thomas Buttenschøn 

In honor of the upcoming release of “Doin’ My Drugs”, let’s take a look back at my interview with this marvel of a man:

8:47 pm PDT 06/20/2015

I had the opportunity to interview the renowned Danish singer-songwriter Thomas Buttenschøn today during his concert in the heart of Los Angeles.  He told me of his latest project designed to limit the scope of HIV/AIDS around the world, through awareness, testing, and proper treatment.  We met as he stepped onto the set of his upcoming documentary.  I asked him all the standard questions, his favorite food (Sushi) and his influences (Family), and took some time to try and understand the man behind the greatness.

 Thomas was born in Zambia to a Danish man and his native Zambian wife.  His parents were blessings to their community, performing humanitarian work for the people of Zambia when they fell in love.  Over the course of the interview, I learned that Thomas was still a small child when he contracting a mysterious disease and was relocated to Denmark.  It was soon discovered this mystery ailment was one of the first cases of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.  He recalled that many perished back then, including his beloved parents.  He informed me that this is the personal trauma that gave him the impetus to solidify his life's journey.  He told me that he wanted to show people of the world HIV/AIDS is not a death sentence in the modern age, and that we all can live safe, normal lives together as long as patients adopt the proper treatment regimen.  We talked about his lovely family, his literal beauty queen of a wife, and two adorably happy and healthy children, all of whom are HIV free thanks to his diligent adherence to his regimen.  He told me that his trip to the US was to champion the idea that if we together we stand and support world health, we can save countless lives and move toward general wellness.  I was sure to let him know that the US stands with him on his crusade.

Thomas Buttenschøn reminds me of a modern day Bob Marley, letting his wailers sing out from the delicate picks, plucks, and strums of his acoustic guitar.  He is a man who, like is father, courageously took the helm of activism and is seeking active work to heal the world.  To see him in person is to experience the raw spirit of a man on a mission, and his timing was no coincidence; his concert was in honor of our National HIV/AIDS Awareness Day the following week.  Buttenschøn is an international thriller and intriguing individual, having survived the devastation that HIV/AIDS brought to his homeland to eventually reach stardom.  His tale is so uniquely beautiful that it is a true inspiration for anyone looking into the face of seemingly impossible odds. He brought us a night alive with music, inspired by hope for positive change, and charged with the influential tones of a soulful soothsayer. 

Until next time, this is Ronnie Simon bringing you the latest in entertainment!