Musicians spin world beat to benefit charities- -
A melting pot of musicians is coming together in support of hurricane and earthquake relief. The World Music Benefit Concert, featuring performances from a variety of world influences, including Nawang Khechog, Mark Miller, Gamelan Tunas Mekar and the Denver Taiko will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, at the Nalanda Campus of Naropa University, 6287 Arapahoe Ave. in Boulder.
Tickets are $20/adults and $10/Students & Children (5 and under are free)
Gamelan Tunas Mekar will be performing the piece Kreteg Layang, written by artist-in-residence I Made Lasmawan. Kreteg Layang, translated as Flying Bridge, speaks to the crossing of cultures brought about by the advent of the airplane, as well as referring to the raised highways of Los Angeles that Pak Made encountered when first coming to America.
100% proceeds will go to Hurricane and Earthquale relief agencies Mercy Corps and Pasado Safe Haven.
Additional Information and Tickets: Sandra Wong, 720-304-6421, Alok Sarwal 303-521-7641, Frankie Anderson 303-433-3782 and Boulder Bookstore, 1107 Pearl St., 303-447-2074.
Sponsored by Naropa University: Extended Studies and Music Program, and Asian Communities of Colorado.