Peace in Mali Concert at the Mead Center for American Theater

From Rachel Nania. Check out her blog, Sear, Simmer & Stir. Follow Nania on Twitter @rnania, email her at rachel[AT]borderstan.com.

Due to escalating events in Mali, Malian musicians Supernova King and Master Griot Cheick Hamala Diabate with Cameroonian singer Taka Tanni and Finckya of the Congo will take the stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (1101 6th Street SW) on Monday, February 4.

H.E. Al Maamoun Keita, ambassador to the U.S. from the Republic of Mali, will address attendees to give the most up-to-date information on the crisis in Mali and the region.

Tickets are $25 and 100 percent of proceeds raised will be donated to humanitarian organizations working in the region to support refugees and IDPs.

The event will take place from 6 to 9 pm. For more information on tickets, contact 202-779-6277.

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