Tsunami Relief Benefit Concert

Tsunami Relief Benefit Concert
Bringing Sedona's Best Musicians together
for a Night of Humanitarian Compassion

An outstanding selection of professional musicians will unite at Sedona Creative Life Center to raise money for the international humanitarian aid non-profit called Oxfam (Oxford Famine Relief) to help to survivors of the December 26, 2004 Tsunami. This special benefit concert will bring together the Sedona community to express solidarity and compassion for our brothers and sisters in Southeast Asia, who have survived the greatest natural disaster of our age. Musicians for the event include: Tony Redhouse, Ralf Illenberger, Patrick Ki, Ani Williams, John Dumas, Paulette Silber, Uqualla, Daniel Hicks, Jahsah and Vusi Shibambo. An original theme song written especially for the concert by Paulette Silber, inspired by the vision of supporting international humanitarian aid relief organizations like Oxfam and Doctors Without Borders, will be premiered at the Tsunami Relief Benefit Concert. Friday, February 4th, 2005, 6:30 to 10 pm in the Great Room. Tickets $20 at Golden Word Book Center and The Worm bookstore, $25 at the door. 100% of the proceeds from the benefit concert will be donated to Oxfam for their dedicated service in helping those who have survived the Tsunami Disaster. Currently, they are providing aid to Tsunami survivors in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, India, and Somalia.

For more information on any aspect of the benefit concert, please contact the Producer, Walker Marchal, at 928-284-4736. Anyone who wishes to donate an item or a gift certificate for the Tsunami Relief Benefit Raffle at the event, please contact the Raffle Coordinator, Valerie Hartung at (928) 282-3484.

After seeing the film Beyond Borders starring Angelina Jolie, Walker Marchal, producer of the benefit concert, felt an overwhelming desire to bring the Sedona community together, to support international humanitarian aid work. Shortly thereafter, the massive devastation of the tsunami occurred, and it became clear to her that a large, healing music concert could provide tangible aid to the tsunami survivors, as well as raising awareness about the work that Oxfam is doing throughout the world in places riddled with poverty, war, disease, hunger, and a lack of human rights.

"Amazingly, every single musician I asked to be a part of this event immediately agreed to do so from a heart-space of complete compassion and altruism. The fact that the musicians, volunteers, and generous donors have joined together so willingly for this benefit concert is a grand reflection of the "giving spirit" that pervades Sedona,"
- reflection by concert producer, Walker Marchal.

The Musicians

Tony Redhouse

All of the musicians in the Tsunami Relief Benefit Concert are from Sedona, except for Tony Redhouse, a Hoop Dancer and member of the Navajo Nation who resides in Phoenix. He is a member of the Arizona Commission for the Arts Residency Roster and Kennedy Center, Washington, DC approved roster of artists. The "heartbeat" of the Native American drum spurred his lifelong passion for diverse ethnic rhythms, and today he combines a blend of world beat percussion, flute and Native vocals to create a colorful mix of musical textures. Tony's latest CD is Soul Blessings. He has recorded with Robert Tree Cody and Rob Wallace on the Canyon Records, Grammy-nominated CD Maze. His CD Native Flamenco with Ruben Romero and Robert Tree Cody won a NAMMY (Native American Music Awards) for Best Latin Recording and Best World Music Recording.

Ralf Illenberger

Born in Stuttgart Germany, Ralf Illenberger developed his own unique way of playing the guitar and is now recognized as a Master guitarist. His compositions are a magical mix containing classical, pop and world music elements. He has been nominated for the German Records Award and has performed in more than 50 countries as part of Germany's Best Guitar Duo. In the 90's he had a No.1 Album with Heart & Beat in the U.S. and a Grammy nomination for his contribution on Narada's Passion for Guitar. His upcoming CD Emerge is being released in January 2005.

Patrick Ki

As a Hawaiian guitarist and composer, Patrick Ki's fresh blend of classical, jazz and popular music with a hint of Hawaiian slack key guitar has captured audiences worldwide. A soothing and uplifting alternative to the fast pace and harder edge of today's flamenco music, Patrick's unique signature sound features acoustic guitar with lush orchestration.

Ani Williams

Ani Williams, world-renowned, harpist and singer, has recorded more than two-dozen, original albums of sacred music based on ancient spiritual traditions. She is also known for her seminal work in the study of sound healing, and the relationship between musical tones, the human voice and healing.

John Dumas

John Dumas is an international artist, musician, shamanic astrologer, inspirational teacher, and pioneer in sound healing. He creates his one-of-a-kind flutes and didgeridoos and currently has three CD recordings that explore the infinite realm of "Dream Time" ranging from tribal-world trance to relaxing meditative soundscapes.

Paulette Silber

At age 5, Paulette Silber began musical training at the Julliard School of Music in New York City. She studied piano at the Long Island Institute of Music, and later recorded the album "Animals" in New York with songs about wildlife and environmental issues. Recently she produced the Out of Africa Wildlife Park Benefit Concert in Sedona, which featured a theme song she composed for the wildlife park, entitled "Out of Africa".

Uqualla

Uqualla is of the people of the Blue-Green Waters of Havasupai. He has led his people as tribal chief, a ceremonial dresser, traditional advisor, and steward of cultural events.

Daniel Hicks

Daniel Hicks is an acclaimed Sedona flautist who plays an innovative, contemporary style of Native American flute music and will release his debut album later this year.

Jahsah

Jahsah is a Native American flute player, digeridoo player, artist, and healer with a passion for sharing peace and love with the world. A universalist, he embraces all people and ways.

Vusi Shibambo

Vusi Shibambo is a professional recording artist from South Africa who has just released his second CD called African Skin on Skin. He specializes in an eclectic blend of traditional African music and Caribbean Reggae.

Heather Clewett-Jachowski

Heather Clewett-Jachowski, the founder of Inka Visions in Sedona, will be the official M.C. for the event. She has been trained as a teacher and shaman by Dr. Alberto Villoldo from Four Winds Foundation, as well as by traditional Q'ero Inka Shamans from Peru.

Our gratitude goes out to:

Adele Seronde of Gardens for Humanity, Lane Badger of Four Corners Magazine and Barbara Litrell are the official sponsors of this Tsunami Benefit Concert. Sharon Hooper of Commit To Your Success is the Co-producer. Tim Jessup is generously volunteering his expertise as the sound engineer and Karen Reider is donating her graphic design services. Additionally, Stephanie Maciel of Creative Copy is donating the printing of the event posters.

For further information please contact
Sedona Creative Life Center 928-282-9300