Programs & Events 2009
Jazz Night to Promote Respect and Dialogue in Hungary
With the support of U.S. Embassy Budapest and the American Corner Budapest, the Bende Zsolt Quartet and the Tzumo Acoustic Trio dedicated a concert and a jam session on October 16 to honor the memory of Daniel Pearl at the Budapest Jazz Club.
One of the hottest of Budapest’s night music scenes was packed, and the enthusiastic audience listened to a concert that was part of the international “Harmony for Humanity” program. Jam sessions are all about improvisation, which is a way of demonstrating cooperation, paying attention to others and trying to be in harmony together, thus they match perfectly the message of tolerance.
John Balian, the Cultural Attaché of the U.S. Embassy took this opportunity to commemorate Daniel Pearl, and expressed the Embassy’s support and dedication for promoting tolerance and mutual understanding in Hungary. He also reiterated President Obama’s greetings to the program participants who build bridges through music and promote respect and dialogue throughout the world.
For more information please see:
- Harmony for Humanity - Daniel Pearl World Music Days
- 8th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days Commences with Warm Words of Greetings from President Obama (PR Newswire)