San Francisco, California, USA – Musicians
Judith Kate Friedman and Billy Cauley Jr.,
Kitka, musicians from Gamelan Sekar Jaya,
Avotcha and Modupue;
and others soon to be announced,
are organizing and will perform a benefit concert to raise funds for vital
humanitarian and medical relief to victims of the tsunami disaster in the Indian
Ocean Basin.
The concert will take place on
Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 8 p.m. at the
Julia Morgan Theater located at
2640 College Ave.,
Berkeley, California.
Suggested donation: $25 and up.
For up to date information call 510/548-3655
or email: songwritingworks@aol.com.Because the intent of this concert is specifically to raise funds for
organizations providing relief in tsunami disaster-torn regions, organizers are asking
for donations of $25 and up for admission to this event. “If lack of funds is a
reality for you, but you still wish to be a part of this event, please contact
Judith Kate Friedman at songwritingworks@aol.com to find out how you can assist
with event promotion, production, and/or follow-up. There’s lots of work to be
done and no one will be turned away from participation for lack of funds.”
[Photo: Kitka, by Sherry Rayn Barrett].
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.