Deep Tones for Peace - April 26th 2009
12pm-6pm Eastern Daylight Time (NYC)/7pm-1am Israel Daylight Time
www.deeptonesforpeace.org

Deep Tones for Peace is an international internet music performance for peace in the Middle East taking place on April 26, 2009. It will be performed live on the internet between internationally recognized bass players located in both Jerusalem and New York for local audiences as well as a world-wide webcast. Our intention is to add our deep voice to the growing worldwide appeal for peace in the Middle East. We sincerely hope that our music (classical, jazz and contemporary), can be received as it is being offered, as a sharing of distinct musical languages and structures that co-exist and are appreciated by all participants.

Venues:
Jerusalem
Hama’abada - The Jerusalem Performing Arts Lab
Hebron St. 28 Old Train Station/Abu Tor
http://maabada.org.il Admission 65/75 Shekels
For Tickets Call Hama’abada: 02-6292000

New York:
A public webcast viewing and presentation of the event will be hosted at the CUE Art Foundation, 511 West 25th Street, New York, New York 10001. Admission by Donation. www.cueartfoundation.org
The New York based performers will broadcast from a studio at the Manhattan School of Music. www.msmnyc.edu

View Live Webcast World-Wide at: http://distancelearning.msmnyc.edu/deeptones.htm

Deep Tones for Peace includes Performers, Composers, and Improvisers:
Thierry Barbe (France), Mark Dresser (USA), Shayna Dulberger (USA), Trevor Dunn (USA), Irina-Kalina Goudeva (Bulgaria/Denmark), Henry Grimes (USA), James Ilgenfritz (USA), J.C. Jones (Israel), Michael Klinghoffer (Israel), Chi-chi Nwanoku (UK), William Parker (USA), Barre Phillips (USA/France), David Phillips (USA), Bertram Turetzky (USA), Sarah Weaver (USA)
Opening Address: Dr. Hope P. White-Davis, President, World Association of Former United Nations Internes and Fellows
Download Full Program PDF at: http://www.deeptonesforpeace.org

Ongoing Project: Deep Tones For Peace Now! is a daily streaming of live meditations for peace in the Middle East over the internet using ustream.tv. Bass players world-wide perform at scheduled broadcast times with the intent of musically sending vibrations for peace, to be viewed online. This is open to all bassists who wish to participate in an ongoing musical transmission for peace. Any style or form of music and any level bass player can participate. The main requirements are the intent and desire to manifest peace. We truly believe this project will have an impact on the balance of life. View more details: www.deeptonesforpeace.org

The Norwegian Nobel Committee decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2008 to Martti Ahtisaari for his important efforts, on several continents and over more than three decades, to resolve international conflicts. His efforts have contributed to a more peaceful world and “fraternity between nations” in Alfred Nobel’s spirit.

Throughout all his adult life, whether as a senior Finnish public servant and President or in an international capacity, often connected to the United Nations, Ahtisaari has worked for peace and reconciliation. For the past twenty years, he has figured prominently in endeavours to resolve several serious and long-lasting conflicts. In 1989-90 he played a significant part in the establishment of Namibia’s independence; in 2005 he and his organization Crisis Management Initiative (CMI) were central to the solution of the complicated Aceh question in Indonesia. In 1999 and again in 2005-07, he sought under especially difficult circumstances to find a solution to the conflict in Kosovo. In 2008, through the CMI and in cooperation with other institutions, Ahtisaari has tried to help find a peaceful conclusion to the problems in Iraq. He has also made constructive contributions to the resolution of conflicts in Northern Ireland, in Central Asia, and on the Horn of Africa.

Ahtisaari is an outstanding international mediator. Through his untiring efforts and good results, he has shown what role mediation of various kinds can play in the resolution of international conflicts. The Norwegian Nobel Committee wishes to express the hope that others may be inspired by his efforts and his achievements.

The UN Ambassador to Afghanistan, Kai Eide, says that Peace Day 2008 had a big impact in this part of the world:

Follow the Peace Day celebrations at UN Headquarters in New York online: www.un.org/webcast (9.30am-12.30pm (EDT))

Join the United Nations International Day of Peace Team in their global ‘TXT 4 PEACE‘ campaign to tell world leaders your thoughts on what it will take to achieve world peace!

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