A
festive crowd of more than 600 music lovers celebrated Daniel Pearl World Music
Days with musical performances at the former U.S. Consul General’s Residence in
Karachi this evening. Featured were two of Sindh’s own, Sounds of Kolachi,led by the talented Ahsan Bari, and The Sketches,led by master fusionist
SaifSamejo.
“Daniel
Pearlpromoted respect and understanding with his love of different cultures,
friendly smile, and appreciation of music,” said U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission
Jonathan Pratt. “I think everyone here tonight can identify with that.”
“I
listened to The Sketches last week in Hyderabad and was moved by the music and
its ideas of love and harmony. I am really excited people this evening can hear
that message, which is interwoven with the beautiful fusion of Sindhi
traditional and contemporary instruments and rhythms.” added U.S. Consul
General Grace Shelton. “Pakistanis and Americans are once again standing
together tonight to promote a message of tolerance, respect and mutual
understanding.”
Daniel Pearl World Music Days is an
international network of concerts that celebratethe life and work of journalist
and musician Daniel Pearl, who was killed while on assignment in Karachi. Across the
world, journalists like Daniel Pearl are working to strengthen democracy and
promote peaceful understanding between people, often at great personal risk. In
recognition of this important work, performances
have been held since 2002 in more than 140 countries around the globe. The
theme of Daniel Pearl World Music Days concerts is “Harmony for Humanity,”
which supports diversity and the belief that the power of music can bridge
differences.
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