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Published: 2012/06/08
Electric Burma: A Concert for Aung San Suu Kyi
On June 18, Aung San Suu Kyi, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, will be celebrated in Dublin at the Electric Burma concert. Organizer and promoter, Bill Shipley says, “Her courage and leadership have been a source of inspiration not only to people in Ireland but all those who value democracy, freedom of speech and an end to military rule.”
Artists from all over the world including Bob Geldof, Damien Rice, Angelique Kidjo, Lupe Fiasco, Vanessa Redgrave, Jack Gleeson (of HBO’s Game of Thrones), Tibetan singer/songwriter Yungchen Lhamo, violinist Sarah Nemtanu, cellist Vyvienne Long, pianist Romain Descharmes, and Ireland’s own Riverdance will perform in her honor.
Electric Burma will include a live performance of “Toast to Freedom,” the new commemorative song, written by veteran guitarist/producers Carl Carlton (Robert Palmer, Eric Burdon, Keb Mo) and Larry Campbell (Levon Helm Band, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello). The song celebrates the 50th anniversary of Amnesty International.
A highlight of Electric Burma will be Aung San Suu Kyi’s acceptance of Amnesty International’s most prestigious award, the Ambassador of Conscience Award, presented by longtime Amnesty International campaigner, Bono.
Relix A/V
The Howlin’ Brothers "Big Time"
The Howlin’ Brothers take to the Relix rooftop and share a song they wrote with Warren Haynes.
Beth Hart "Baddest Blues"
Beth Hart shares the opening track from her latest album, Bang Bang Boom Boom, live at Relix.
Jamie Lidell "A Little Bit More"
Jamie Lidell sets up in the Relix boiler room and delivers a tune from his 2005 album Multiply
King Lincoln "Coffee"
Duane Trucks is happy to announce his new project, King Lincoln. Watch them perform “Coffee” live and acoustic at Relix’s Online-Video Coordinator’s loft in Williamsburg.
Crystal Bowersox "Dead Weight"
Here’s another song from Crystal Bowersox’s new record All That For This, live at Relix.
Goodnight, Texas "The Railroad"
Goodnight, Texas share a song from their latest studio album, A Long Life of Living, live at Relix.
Warren Haynes "Railroad Boy"
Warren Haynes performs a solo, acoustic version of “Railroad Boy” and explains how he adapted the traditional Celtic song for Gov’t Mule, backstage at the Hangout Music Festival.
Alpine "Hands"
Australia’s Alpine recently made their NYC debut at the Relix office with this song from their new album A is for Alpine.
Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger "The Pequod"
In honor of Umphrey’s McGee’s return to Summer Camp this weekend, we present the group’s Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger performing this version of “The Pequod” from UM’s Anchor Drops.
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Constance Kneule-madden June 19, 2012, 21:36:34
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