about the concert
Members of the Boston traditional music community, in conjunction with Club Passim, are presenting an acoustic benefit concert to celebrate the life and values of slain Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. The concert will feature bluegrass, classical, Irish, old time, and other acoustic music traditions. Proceeds will support the Daniel Pearl Foundation, established by the Pearl family to support organizations that promote cross-cultural understanding through journalism, music, and innovative communication. The concert has attracted an honorary committee of luminaries in fields that were important to Daniel Pearl, including music, journalism, Middle Eastern studies, and social justice.
Why a Concert?
In addition to being a journalist, Daniel Pearl was an avid musician. He played fiddle, guitar, and mandolin in a variety of musical traditions, including bluegrass, blues, rock, and classical. As lead violinist for the Atlanta-based band The Ottoman Empire, he opened for the Kinks in 1993 and recorded a CD, Lester Square.
About the Daniel Pearl Foundation
The world has been shocked by the senseless loss of Daniel Pearl, a journalist who dedicated his life to bringing joy and understanding to the world.
The Daniel Pearl Foundation has been formed by Danny's family and friends to continue Danny's mission and to address the root causes of this tragedy with the spirit, style, and principles that shaped Danny's work and character. These include:
- Uncompromised objectivity and integrity
- Insightful and unconventional perspective
- Courage
- Healthy skepticism of bureaucracies and ideologies
- Tolerance and respect for people of all cultures
- Unshaken belief in the effectiveness of education and communication, and
- Love of music, humor and friendship.
The foundation will work domestically and internationally to create connections among people of different cultures, to encourage responsible and creative journalism that opens the world up to readers, to promote a safe environment for journalists, and to enrich people's lives through music.