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'Gandhi to King' Concert to Commemorate U.S. Civil Rights March
Washington: A concert titled 'Reflections on Peace: From Gandhi to King,' will be organized here to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's famous civil rights march.
Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, the US civil rights leader led a March in Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963. The concert to be held tomorrow is the first in a series of events scheduled to take place here to commemorate the anniversary.
Sri-Lankan and Indian sacred songs, traditional hymns and African-American gospel songs will be the highlight of the concert.
The main event will include a commemorative march and rally along the historic 1963 route and a "Global Freedom Festival" on Saturday August 24. Martin Luther King, III, Congressman John Lewis and Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Leader would be among key speakers.
Headlining the concert will be internationally-recognized Sri Lankan concert pianist and music director Soundarie David Rodrigo.
Performers include regional artists Kumar Das and Abhik Mukherjee, Cees, Christylez Bacon and Nistha Raj, Indian artists Vidya and Vandana Iyer, the Washington DC-based chorale Nolan Williams and Grammy Award Winner Pastor Donnie McClurkin.
Source: PTI
