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SILENCE THE LIES, ROCK THE TRUTH VI CONCERT ANNOUNCED
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Friday, March 21st, 2014
Silence the Lies, Rock the Truth VI
LOS ANGELES--As the Armenian Diaspora and human rights activists from
around the world prepare for the 99th Anniversary Commemoration of
the Armenian Genocide, Angelenos will join community artists to raise
awareness of genocide prevention and education through the 6th annual
Silence the Lies, Rock the Truth concert.
This year's concert will take place on April 24 at 7 p.m. at the
Mayan Theater in Downtown Los Angeles.
"This is the 99th year of denial of the Armenian Genocide," stated
Viza oud player Andrew Kzirian. "We've worked for several years to do
something special and different on April 24, and this year we will be
again teaming up with our community's stakeholders to let the world
know that we stand united on this issue," he added.
Silence the Lies, Rock the Truth! is a social justice concert
dedicated to raising awareness of the Armenian Genocide. For the
past 5 years, socially conscious artists in the Los Angeles area
have come together to work with the community through music, activism
and commemoration. Viza, Chameleon Conductor, Armenian Public Radio
and several others will take the stage on April 24, 2014 at the El
Rey Theatre as the arts will inspire the need for recognition and
contrition through a uniquely powerful performance that will indeed
Silence the Lies and Rock the Truth.
Various community organizations like the Armenian National Committee of
America - Western Region, Armenian Youth Federation - Western Region,
and UCLA Alpha Gamma Alpha are teaming up with these artists to make
for a high impact show.
"April 24, 1915 marked the beginning of a plan to exterminate an
entire race; a genocide that is denied to this day. Not only are
we fighting for genocide recognition, but also for the continuation
of our culture and heritage that we fought to preserve, stated AYF
Commemoration Committee Chair Lori Tashdjian. "'Silence the Lies, Rock
the Truth' highlights our beautiful culture and resilience. Through
programs such as the AYF Youth Corps, Armenian youth are given the
opportunity to travel to our beautiful homeland, experience working
with the children there, and take part in the activism that shows
the futility of the Young Turks plan. We will persevere to reach our
goals of recognition, restitution, and reparations," she added.
"Organizations like the AYF and ANC do a tremendous job of helping
society become more aware and involved in contemporary issues that
impact the concerns and interests of the community," Kzirian added.
Kzirian has served as Chairman of the AYF Central Executive in the
Eastern United States and Executive Director and Chairman of the
Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region.
This year, proceeds from the concert will be donated to two needy
organizational projects. The Armenian Youth Federation's Youth Corps
6-week program provides a memorable and productive opportunity for
youth to establish and strengthen ties with the homeland, consisting
of 4 weeks of volunteer work and 2 weeks of touring. Beginning in
1994, volunteers first came to the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic to
help rebuild war-torn villages after the cease-fire. In 2008, the
AYF opened a summer camp in Gyumri, Armenia's second largest city,
and continued to empower Diaspora Armenians with more direct roles in
nation-building. This is a chance for some to make a direct impact on
the lives of Gyumri's most impoverished children and families. More
information is available at the Youth Corps website.
The Orran Charity provides vital support and assistance to needy
Armenian children in Yerevan. Established in 2000, Orran which means
"haven" in Armenian, works to decrease the disparity between the needs
of at-risk groups and the availability of essential services. Orran
provides food services, academic assistance, cultural enrichment
opportunities and medical, psychological and social services for
vulnerable communities in central Yerevan. More information is
available at the Orran Charity website.
The artists and organizations involved with this special concert
would like to encourage everyone in the community to participate
in an event that will provide incredible talent and entertainment,
but will also benefit those in need.
For more information and tickets please visit silencethelies.com
From: Baghdasarian
http://asbarez.com/120963/silence-the-lies-rock-the-truth-vi-concert-announced/
Friday, March 21st, 2014
Silence the Lies, Rock the Truth VI
LOS ANGELES--As the Armenian Diaspora and human rights activists from
around the world prepare for the 99th Anniversary Commemoration of
the Armenian Genocide, Angelenos will join community artists to raise
awareness of genocide prevention and education through the 6th annual
Silence the Lies, Rock the Truth concert.
This year's concert will take place on April 24 at 7 p.m. at the
Mayan Theater in Downtown Los Angeles.
"This is the 99th year of denial of the Armenian Genocide," stated
Viza oud player Andrew Kzirian. "We've worked for several years to do
something special and different on April 24, and this year we will be
again teaming up with our community's stakeholders to let the world
know that we stand united on this issue," he added.
Silence the Lies, Rock the Truth! is a social justice concert
dedicated to raising awareness of the Armenian Genocide. For the
past 5 years, socially conscious artists in the Los Angeles area
have come together to work with the community through music, activism
and commemoration. Viza, Chameleon Conductor, Armenian Public Radio
and several others will take the stage on April 24, 2014 at the El
Rey Theatre as the arts will inspire the need for recognition and
contrition through a uniquely powerful performance that will indeed
Silence the Lies and Rock the Truth.
Various community organizations like the Armenian National Committee of
America - Western Region, Armenian Youth Federation - Western Region,
and UCLA Alpha Gamma Alpha are teaming up with these artists to make
for a high impact show.
"April 24, 1915 marked the beginning of a plan to exterminate an
entire race; a genocide that is denied to this day. Not only are
we fighting for genocide recognition, but also for the continuation
of our culture and heritage that we fought to preserve, stated AYF
Commemoration Committee Chair Lori Tashdjian. "'Silence the Lies, Rock
the Truth' highlights our beautiful culture and resilience. Through
programs such as the AYF Youth Corps, Armenian youth are given the
opportunity to travel to our beautiful homeland, experience working
with the children there, and take part in the activism that shows
the futility of the Young Turks plan. We will persevere to reach our
goals of recognition, restitution, and reparations," she added.
"Organizations like the AYF and ANC do a tremendous job of helping
society become more aware and involved in contemporary issues that
impact the concerns and interests of the community," Kzirian added.
Kzirian has served as Chairman of the AYF Central Executive in the
Eastern United States and Executive Director and Chairman of the
Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region.
This year, proceeds from the concert will be donated to two needy
organizational projects. The Armenian Youth Federation's Youth Corps
6-week program provides a memorable and productive opportunity for
youth to establish and strengthen ties with the homeland, consisting
of 4 weeks of volunteer work and 2 weeks of touring. Beginning in
1994, volunteers first came to the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic to
help rebuild war-torn villages after the cease-fire. In 2008, the
AYF opened a summer camp in Gyumri, Armenia's second largest city,
and continued to empower Diaspora Armenians with more direct roles in
nation-building. This is a chance for some to make a direct impact on
the lives of Gyumri's most impoverished children and families. More
information is available at the Youth Corps website.
The Orran Charity provides vital support and assistance to needy
Armenian children in Yerevan. Established in 2000, Orran which means
"haven" in Armenian, works to decrease the disparity between the needs
of at-risk groups and the availability of essential services. Orran
provides food services, academic assistance, cultural enrichment
opportunities and medical, psychological and social services for
vulnerable communities in central Yerevan. More information is
available at the Orran Charity website.
The artists and organizations involved with this special concert
would like to encourage everyone in the community to participate
in an event that will provide incredible talent and entertainment,
but will also benefit those in need.
For more information and tickets please visit silencethelies.com
From: Baghdasarian