MasterPeace Organizes Peace Concerts in 55 Cities Across 45 Countries Celebrating International Day of Peace
CAIRO and UTRECHT, Netherlands, Sept. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterPeace celebrates the International Day of Peace with 55 events in 45 countries.
MasterPeace stages all over the world offer local artists an opportunity to bring thousands of people together to mark a historic celebration of peace.
In a world first, MasterPeace in Concert at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam will feature artists from countries engaged in armed conflict on one stage.
MasterPeace co-founder and Art Director Ilco van Der Linde said, "Broadcasted in 4 continents, MasterPeace in Concert will be remembered as a historical musical inspiration."
Artists will join Syrian diva, Assala Nasri accompanied by world's largest Pop and Jazz orchestra Metropole Orchestra, lead by music director Jules Buckley (UK).
The concert will also feature performances from Oleta Adams (USA) Senegal's singer Baaba Maal MasterPeace Ambassador Dutch singer Van Velzen.
- Mayssa Karaa (Lebanese American) with Andy Madadian (Iran).
- Former war-child turned rapper Emmanuel Jal (South Sudan) & Abdel GadirSalim (Sudan)
- Markiyan Matsekh (Ukraine) famous 'Piano-man' who used his piano on the barricaded amidst the growing tensions & Russian dancer Arina Trostyanetskaya (Russia) together with So You Think You Can Dance star Viktoriia Martynova (Ukraine)
- The wide acclaimed star Cesar Lopez (Colombia)
- The renowned "Songs for Pakistan" singer Riffat Sultana (Pakistan) & awarded Indian singer Dhroeh Nankoe (India)
- The best Selling Artist of the Year Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein (Myanmar/Burma) & Activist/ artist L LunWah (Kachin State/Myanmar)
- Famous youth group WaayahaCusub (Somalia) & Multi-ethnic group Hibby GBs-Tibes United (Kenya) together with Award winning artists Suzanna Owiyo & Emmy Kosgei (Kenya)
- Famous composer Slobodan Trkulja (Serbia) & Porin Music Award winner JosipaLisac (Croatia)
- Afghani star Farhad Darya (Afghanistan)
- MasterPeace ambassador Innoss'B (Congo)
- Internationally celebrated singers Minyeshu (Ethiopia) & KahsayBerhe (Eritrea)
- Preeminent hip hop artists Sagol 59 (Israel) & SAZ (Palestine)
MasterPeace Co-founder and CEO Mohamed Helmy added, "We have been building up for this moment for the past four years. We started Peace Day celebrations in only two countries; now thousands of active peace-builders in 45 countries"
About MasterPeace
The MasterPeace is a global grass roots peace movement aims to inspire everyone to use their talent and energy for peace building.
MasterPeace received UNCA Certificate of Recognition for Innovation in Peace-building presented by U.N. Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon.
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