Classical concert to raise funds for Aceh<\/p>\n
he Jakarta Post, Jakarta<\/p>\n
The local branch of Jeunesses Musicalles International (JMI), a
\nworld organization promoting classical music for young people, is
\nexpected to stage a charity concert to raise funds for Acehnese
\nchildren.<\/p>\n
The concert, titled Music, Youth and Friendship: The
\nEmpowering Force, will be held on Aug. 20 at the ballroom of
\nGrand Flora Hotel in Kemang, South Jakarta and will feature the
\nCroatian jazz group HGM Jazz Orkestar from Zagreb, Croatia and
\nBalawan & Batuan Ethnic Jazz outfit from Bali.<\/p>\n
Scores of young jazz musicians are also expected to share the
\nbill with the two groups.<\/p>\n
Chairperson of Indonesian Youth Music (MRI) Yayuk Rahardjo
\nsaid that the funds raised from the concert will be used for MRI
\neducational programs for young Acehnese who have been deprived of
\nproper access to schooling.<\/p>\n
The funds will be used for a workshop and festival of Dikee
\n(Aceh traditional performance art based on dzikir, an Islamic
\nritual that chants the name of God) for youngsters in the
\ntsunami-hit province.<\/p>\n
Portions of the funds will also be used to help finance JMI's
\nmusicians exchange program.<\/p>\n
JMI is a not-for-profit organization working to promote peace
\nand empower the young generation through music.<\/p>\n
Founded 60 years ago, JMI is now joined by approximately 70
\nmember countries, including Indonesia, which is represented by
\nMRI.<\/p>\n
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\nFor further information contact:
\nMusic Remaja Indonesia
\nJl. Panglima Polim XIII\/83
\ntel. 7247400, fax. 72793973
\nmobile 0818 705189<\/p>",
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