BURBANK, California (April 21, 2005) – World-renowned Egyptian singer, Iman
El-Bahr Darwish, will be performing this Saturday to benefit the victims of the
devastating tsunamis in Asia. Joining Darwish on stage will be Napoleon, a rap
artist formerly of Tupac Shakur’s Outlawz. Funds at the event will be
collected by Burbank, CA based charity Islamic Relief USA.
A popular Arabic singer in the Middle East, Darwish will be making a tour of
major US cities performing at benefit concerts. This will be the first concert in
the series.
The most devastating natural disaster in recent history, the tsunamis killed
over 280,000 people. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that as
many as five million people are at risk, with little water, food, or shelter.
Islamic Relief USA has raised over $12 million thus far to support its
emergency relief and long-term reconstruction projects for tsunami victims in
Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and India.
What:
Benefit Concert for Asia Tsunami Victims
Featuring: Iman El-Bahr Darwish & Napoleon
Where:
Hunter College CUNY
695 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10021
When:
Saturday, April 23, 2005
7:00 PM
Islamic Relief USA representative Abdul Ghafoor Mahboob will be available at
the event for comments or interviews.