The American Turkish Society and Moon and Stars Project are proud to present a benefit concert to pay tribute to Hrant Dink, the Turkish-Armenian journalist and editor-in-chief of the Turkish-Armenian weekly Agos newspaper, who was assassinated on January 19, 2007.

In this unprecedented gathering, world-renowned percussionist Arto Tuncboyaciyan and Turkish rock artist Yaþar Kurt who together formed the musical collaboration Yash-Ar will share the stage with musicians from the Armenian Navy Band to perform Tunçboyacýyan’s timeless songs, as well as works from Yash-Ar’s debut album “Against Hatred and Animosity” (Nefrete Kine Karþý), which includes a special song dedicated to the memory of Hrant Dink. Proceeds of the concert will go to the International Hrant Dink Foundation dedicated to fostering equal opportunity among youth and creating cultural diversity.

This special program represents a genuine effort to follow in the footsteps of the late Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink in embracing peace and fostering dialogue between the peoples of Turkey and Armenia and their respective communities around the world. We are particularly pleased to present this concert at a time of renewed reconciliation efforts between the two countries, despite a troubled history and ongoing political, social and cultural hurdles to mutual understanding. We believe that the arts can contribute significantly to these efforts.

Ticket Information
Ticket Prices are $125 VIP ticket, $50, $40, and $20 (Student & Senior).

The VIP ticket includes one orchestra seat (in $125 category), a specially signed CD from the artists, and an invitation to an exclusive cocktail reception preceding the concert.

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(Will call on the day of the event)

We are seeking individual and institutional donations for this benefit concert in order to maximize our support for the International Hrant Dink Foundation. In addition, if you are unable to attend the concert we encourage you to make a tax-deductible contribution. For details, please see the benefit package below.

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