Concert Series
Where
The Cutting Room44 E 32nd St
Between Park & Madison Avenues
New York, NY 10010
Driving Directions
Contact
Carla SullivanDaniel's Music Foundation
212-289-8912
carla@danielsmusic.org
A transformational experience of live performances that explores and celebrates the healing force of music.
A VERY SPECIAL EVENING
Please join us on Tuesday, March 6th at the Cutting Room, for the third Power of Music Concert - presented by Daniel's Music Foundation and One Vision Music. Enjoy moving performances by Dina Fanai and Bob Kinkel, as well as the Co-Founder of Daniel's Music Foundation, Daniel Trush with Music Director, Gerard Powers plus other special guests, as they share their own personal experiences of the transformative power of music. Each month look for new artists to participate in this meaningful concert series, with proceeds to benefit Daniel's Music Foundation programs. We look forward to seeing you there!
SPECIAL GUESTS
Poet Ali - It is the light, Poet Ali emits and the reflects, which best guides the course of his profound impact on the hearts of his audience. He has shared the stage with artists such as One Republic, Christina Milian, Colbie Caillat, Fat Joe, Wyclef Jean, Lil Bow Wo, and Akon. He speaks to over 50,000 people a year and has helped shape the country of Bermuda’s “Chain Reaction” program, addressing issues of teen violence, bullying, safety in schools, and teen suicide. He has been the keynote speaker for conferences such as: The HOBY World Leadership Conference, the ICONIC32 Pop-Culture Summit, and was honored as the only male speaker to ever lecture at the Iranian-American Women Foundation International Summit. Poet’s work received standing ovations for his TED TALK appearances and has been engaged in social justice and youth intervention for the past 7 years. He has been an Ambassador for Kindness for many organizations including his own Music and Motivation Tour, Rachel’s Challenge and Kind Bars http://www.poetali.com @poetaliofficial
Shlomo Weprin - President/Founder of Shlomotions - internationally renowned production company with an established client list that has produced various projects around the world from the United States, Canada, Africa, France, London to Israel. Shlomo Weprin graduated in 2008 from NYU's prestigious film school, Tisch School of the Arts. Shlomo has honed his craft over the last decade, working with top musicians, restaurants, businesses, and artists around the world. He was awarded 1st Place in the Israel Video Network Contest in 2017 for his short documentary "Shuk Gallery" that went viral and was picked up by over 50 news outlets. He has filmed interviews with celebrities, including Robert DeNiro, Bryan Cranston, Scarlett Johannson, Denzel Washington, Larry David, and Adam Sandler. http://shlomotions.com @shlomotions
"Music is a sacred expression, a gift in which we can heal and connect more deeply within ourselves and each other. May we each experience and remember the truth of who we are and find magic and peace in connection to earth" - Dina Fanai
"Music is the one truly universal language that exists in the world today. It allows individuals of all abilities to participate and express themselves through a common voice. Our desire is to use the transformative and empowering force of music to build a bridge between our community and the general public" - Daniel's Music Foundation
SUGGESTED DONATION OF $20 PER PERSON WITH A $20 FOOD & BEVERAGE MINIMUM. View Menu.
ABOUT DINA FANAI
Dina Fanai has performed throughout the world as a vocalist, songwriter, original composer, and as a singer with the arena rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Dina has written and produced for Universal, Sony, and Columbia Records, and has been the recipient of numerous grants and awards from The Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and National Endowment for the Arts, as well as leading tours and educational programs in the US, Europe, India and Southeast Asia. Her recording project CINEMA 12, was featured on Tina Turner’s platinum selling CD “Beyond”. This year she co-wrote and produced 2 CD's for Jackie Evancho, both which hit #1 on the Billboard charts. Most recently, Dina was brought on by the legendary band Foreigner, as choir master, arranger and featured vocalist. Dina continues to do extensive A&R and artist development for major label recording acts, network television and arena tours. She continues to perform and produce concerts and recordings to inspire the process of peace and positive change in the world. She is currently in the studio producing her 8th full length CD and 1st full length multimedia show. www.dinafanai.comABOUT BOB KINKEL
ABOUT DANIEL'S MUSIC FOUNDATION
Daniel’s Music Foundation (DMF) is a non-profit organization founded in 2006 to empower underserved individuals with developmental and physical disabilities through music. Today, inside the four walls of their 8,700 square foot, custom-built music center in East Harlem the Trush Family, along with the management team and staff, are on track to serve over 20,000 participants this year alone through a variety of music programs - an accomplishment that has proven to be the entre into something even greater. The desire to change perception and contribute to an attitudinal shift addressing the misnomer of placing limitations on individuals with disabilities. A focus that uses social action and awareness to create the opportunity for people of all abilities to engage and appreciate each other while experiencing the joy of music together. Visit www.danielsmusic.org for more information.