Tunes of Transformation: A Concert Supporting the US Social Forum

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Date: 
Friday, March 12, 2010 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location : 
DC

"TUNES OF TRANSFORMATION: A Concert Supporting the US Social Forum"

Friday, March 12, 2010 - 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capitol St., NE

Metro:  Blue Line (Capitol South)

$10 suggested donation
Organizations invited to table ($25 per organization)

FEATURING:
Jasaga David Sawyer:  Music activist and historian
The Sikuris Drum and Pan Pipe Dancers: The Spirit of Andean Altiplano
Mark Francis Nickens:  Street performer and master guitarist
Pam Parker:  Singer, union member, peace activist
Yikes McGee:  Folk singer and political agitator 

Poetry & spoken word:  Ayo Handi:  Mama Ayo – the Kwanzaa Griot
Emcee:  Darryl Moch, Labor Heritage Chorus

Please join us for a rich cultural evening featuring singing, musical performances, drumming, spoken-word poetry. This event is a fundraiser supporting the US Social Forum: proceeds will support travel and scholarships for persons attending the US Social Forum. (to be held in Detroit, June 22-26; see www.ussocialforum.org). Enjoy cultural entertainment and learn more about organizing for the DC Social Forum!

For more information, contact: John Steinbach, johnsteinbach1@verizon.net, or Ann Wilcox, Wilcox_Ann@yahoo.com