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Russell Simmons Joins Honorary Committee
for Foundation Chairman, Russell Simmons, joined the Honorary Committee for Daniel Pearl Music Days 2005, a global network of performances which were held October 1-10 under the theme “Harmony for Humanity”. Inspired by the life of murdered journalist Daniel Pearl, who played with a variety of classical, folk, bluegrass and jazz groups to make friends and bridge cultural differences wherever he traveled, Music Days began in 2002 as an international “jam session” to commemorate Pearl’s birthday and his belief that music is a language that knows no boundaries. In 2004, over 300 concerts in 39 countries – professional and amateur – participated in this international phenomenon. The program included performances from Eric Clapton and Foundation supporter Barbara Streisand. “I am very pleased to be involved with the Daniel Pearl Music Days committee because its message resonates with me on a very personal level, “explained Simmons. “My own career is an example of the universal power of music, especially the power of Hip Hop, to bring people of different backgrounds together for a common purpose.” “We are thrilled to have Russell Simmons
join our global rhapsody of talents and visions”, said Judea Pearl,
father of Daniel Pearl and President of the Daniel Pearl Foundation.
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