In 1971, Ravi Shankar and George Harrison hosted a benefit concert for the Bangladeshi refugees fleeing from war. Drishtipat DC (Ekattorer Golpo) and Dhroopad would like to invite you to an open air event at DuPont Circle, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the concert. The evening will feature bangla music, dance, as well as, songs from the "Concert for Bangladesh". This is our way of saying "thank you" to those who lent us a helping hand when we needed it most.
The 40th Anniversary celebration will feature rising musical stars Anila Chowdhury, Armeen Musa and Shuddho (from the band Vibe).
The 40th Anniversary celebration will feature rising musical stars Anila Chowdhury, Armeen Musa and Shuddho (from the band Vibe).
What: Concert for Bangladesh - 40 year celebration
Where: DuPont Circle, Washington DC
When: 5:30 pm, July 30, 2011
This event is FREE
Check out our Facebook page for teasers from the rehearsal and more:
The Concert for Bangladesh in 1971 was the first benefit concert of its kind in that it brought together an extraordinary assemblage of major artists collaborating for a common humanitarian cause – setting the precedent that music could be used to serve a higher cause. The sold out concert featured stars like Eric Clapton, Bob Dylon, Ringo Starr and many others.
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Ekattorer Golpo is an initiative of Drishtipat DC. It seeks to promote awareness about Bangladesh's history and rich cultural heritage among today's youth.
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