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ARTISTS FOR PEACE ANNOUNCE COUNTDOWN TO "NEVER AGAIN" CONCERT
PanARMENIAN.Net
October 19, 2011 - 17:23 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Artists for Peace (AFP) announced the countdown to
the largest peace event of the year set to take place on November
1, 2011 at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk, LA, the
event co-sponsor, Center for Armenian Remembrance (C.A.R.), said in
a press release.
The "Never Again" Peace Concert this year will be honoring the
legendary Stevie Wonder for his continuous efforts as the United
Nations Messenger of Peace.
The 'Never Again" Peace Concert is an annual even that brings together
some of the hottest artists from around the world for an evening
celebrating life and survival. Performances by American artists
Chaka Khan, Eric Benet, Pras, Malina Moye will be accompanied by
world music performances by Flora Martirosian, Arto Tuncboyaciyan,
and Alexia Vassiliou to name a few. The artists will perform hits of
their own as well as a special selected tribute song for this honoree.
The "Never Again" Peace concert serves to increase awareness and create
better understanding of the injustices of discrimination. In the words
of founder Flora Martirosian "We must do everything we can so that,
in this day and age and beyond, we make sure we educate our youth to be
more understanding and harmonious." Martirosian goes further on to say
"It is with great respect and pleasure that we are able to give the
United Nations Messenger of Peace, the legendary Stevie Wonder the
AFP Angel Award for his ongoing work to help others through change."
Proceeds from the concert event goes to benefit several key charities.
These organizations include Children with Leukemia in Armenia, The
Chaka Khan Foundation, We Are You Foundation, Genocide Memorial Museum,
as well as Artists for Peace to name a few.
The concert's founding organization, Artists for Peace began in
2008 by founder Flora Martirosian whose mission is to unite artists
from around the world for genocide awareness. Through the universal
language of music and art, artists can help influence global change
as well as educate and prevent further crimes against humanity.
From: A. Papazian
PanARMENIAN.Net
October 19, 2011 - 17:23 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Artists for Peace (AFP) announced the countdown to
the largest peace event of the year set to take place on November
1, 2011 at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk, LA, the
event co-sponsor, Center for Armenian Remembrance (C.A.R.), said in
a press release.
The "Never Again" Peace Concert this year will be honoring the
legendary Stevie Wonder for his continuous efforts as the United
Nations Messenger of Peace.
The 'Never Again" Peace Concert is an annual even that brings together
some of the hottest artists from around the world for an evening
celebrating life and survival. Performances by American artists
Chaka Khan, Eric Benet, Pras, Malina Moye will be accompanied by
world music performances by Flora Martirosian, Arto Tuncboyaciyan,
and Alexia Vassiliou to name a few. The artists will perform hits of
their own as well as a special selected tribute song for this honoree.
The "Never Again" Peace concert serves to increase awareness and create
better understanding of the injustices of discrimination. In the words
of founder Flora Martirosian "We must do everything we can so that,
in this day and age and beyond, we make sure we educate our youth to be
more understanding and harmonious." Martirosian goes further on to say
"It is with great respect and pleasure that we are able to give the
United Nations Messenger of Peace, the legendary Stevie Wonder the
AFP Angel Award for his ongoing work to help others through change."
Proceeds from the concert event goes to benefit several key charities.
These organizations include Children with Leukemia in Armenia, The
Chaka Khan Foundation, We Are You Foundation, Genocide Memorial Museum,
as well as Artists for Peace to name a few.
The concert's founding organization, Artists for Peace began in
2008 by founder Flora Martirosian whose mission is to unite artists
from around the world for genocide awareness. Through the universal
language of music and art, artists can help influence global change
as well as educate and prevent further crimes against humanity.
From: A. Papazian