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SIR ELTON JOHN ENCOURAGES MUSICIANS TO SUPPORT
SECOND ANNUAL DANIEL PEARL MUSIC DAY OCTOBER 10, 2003
Harmony for Humanity to Take Place on Every
Continent
Los Angeles, CA, September 24, 2003 - World-renowned
composer and performer Sir Elton John now appears in
a public
service announcement on television and radio encouraging
people around the world to participate in the second
annual Daniel Pearl Music Day. "Join me and thousands
of music lovers around the world carrying on his mission
of connecting people through words and music," he
says. "Participate in Daniel Pearl Music Day promoting
harmony for humanity."
Daniel Pearl Music Day
will be celebrated Friday, October 10 - what would
have been Daniel Pearl's 40th birthday. Concerts
from October 7 through October 19 may be included.
All who
wish to dedicate a performance with a message of
tolerance, understanding and global harmony are encouraged
to
join this global concert. Participants are invited
to fill out the registration form on the Foundation's
website: www.danielpearl.org or send an e-mail to:
[email protected]. There are no financial
obligations.
As of mid-September, more than 100 events
and dedicated
performances are confirmed and more concerts are
being added every day. The second annual Daniel Pearl
Music
Day will be celebrated on every continent in the
world - across the U.S. and in countries such as
India, Australia, China, Thailand, Pakistan,
Israel, South Africa, Germany, France, Spain, the
U.K. and many more.
The Daniel Pearl Music
Day
Honorary Committee includes such notables as
Salman Ahmad, Yefim Bronfman, Ida Haendel, Herbie Hancock,
Sir Elton John, Yo-Yo Ma, Zubin Mehta, Mark O'Connor,
Itzhak Perlman, Prof. A.J. Racy, Simon Shaheen,
Ravi Shankar, Barbra Streisand and John Williams.
Wall
Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, kidnapped
and murdered
in Pakistan in February 2002 while researching
a
story, was also a violinist, fiddler and mandolin
player. He joined a band, orchestra or chamber
group in every
town in which he lived and formed connections
through his passion for music and friendship. Shortly
after
his death, Daniel's family, friends and supporters
formed the Daniel Pearl Foundation to further
the ideals
that inspired his life and work, and to spotlight
his love of music to build bridges and create
friendships.
Additional information including the latest
listing
of events and registration information can
be found online at: www.danielpearl.org.
Media Contact:
Seth Jacobson or Robert Wynne
JCI
[email protected]
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