“Artists for Peace” was founded by Flora Martirosian in 2008 in an attempt to increase awareness to better understand the injustices and discrimination that surrounds our world today. Her main goal was to bring together artists from all walks of life in an attempt to educate the world about genocide. “Through the universal language of music and art, artists can help influence global change as well as educate and prevent further crimes against humanity...
We must do everything we can so that, in this day and age and beyond, we make sure we educate our youth to be more understanding and harmonious”
The event is going to take place at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal City Walk on November 1 with the likes of: Chaka Khan, Eric Benet, Pras, Malina Moyr along with Flora Martirosian, Arto Tuncboyaciyan, and Alexia Vassiliou. This year, the “Peace Concert” will honor Stevie Wonder for his continuous efforts serving as the United Nations Messenger of Peace: “It is with great respect and pleasure that we are able to give the United Nations Messenger of Peace, the legendary Stevie Wonder the AFP Angel Award for his ongoing work to help others through change.” (Martirosian)
The proceeds from the concert will benefit specific foundations and charities supported by the artists themselves such as: Childrean with Leukemia in Armenia, The Chaka Khan Foundation, We Are You Foundation and the Genocide Memorial Museum. Tickets start at just $40 and can be bought through Ticketmaster.
It is wonderful to see artists putting their differences aside and uniting together to promote a wonderful cause. Hopefully by creating awareness of past genocides, it will help prevent future genocides from occurring.
I think that the concept of “Artists for Peace” is a great one. Celebrities have so much clout these days because they’re so prevalent in every aspect of society. I think it’s the right thing for them to use their influence to bring attention to a cause that may have gone overlooked otherwise. Thanks for bringing this event to my attention!
ReplyDeleteI think it is amazing when celebrities and public figures can use their fame for a good cause. It is hard to bring an issue that most people would deny is happening, such as genocide, to light. When artists come together for an event to bring awareness, they use their influence to push people to get more involved with the issue. It is kind of sad though to think that it takes an even like this to get people to think about aiding those in need.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great event Azniv. I think it is amazing that Martirosian created an venue that will "increase awareness to better understand the injustices and discrimination that surrounds our world today." Hopefully it will also raise awareness about the Armenia Genocide.
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful that so many celebrities are participating in a such a great endeavor. The world definitely needs more efforts like this.