Israel & New Breed recorded ALIVE in South Africa during two filled-to-capacity concerts held at the His People Center in Cape Town, South Africa in August. During the concert, acclaimed jazz artist/songwriter and South African native Jonathan Butler and local Cape Town musicians joined Israel & New Breed on stage.

Recording the album in South Africa has been a dream for Israel, who spent a total of two weeks in South Africa preparing for and recording ALIVE in South Africa. One of the most memorable things about the trip was a visit to Babumelele Children¡¦s Home with Bishop Charles E. Blake, president of Save Africa¡¦s Children, a U.S.-based ministry which provides orphan care projects for babies and children who have lost both parents to AIDS, famine and war throughout Sub-Sahara Africa.

¡§What is captured I hope on the CD is the culmination of all the incredible experiences we had while in South Africa,¡¨ said Israel. ¡§The people of South Africa are a precious people and we were so blessed by the joy and faithfulness they showed us, and it definitely made this recording experience the most meaningful I¡¦ve ever been associated with.¡¨