3rd annual Silence the Lies, Rock the Truth to be held in LA

PanARMENIAN.Net - As the Armenian Diaspora and human rights activists from around the world prepare for the 96th Anniversary Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, Angelenos will join community artists to raise awareness of genocide prevention and education through the 3rd annual Silence the Lies, Rock the Truth concert.

“There are several events taking place throughout Southern California to commemorate the Armenian Genocide,” stated activist and Viza oud player Andrew Kzirian. “This concert will complement our community’s rich array of activities through the prism of artistic expression – we will promote understanding of human rights by coming together, united, as one voice in demanding an end to the perpetration of genocide,” he added.

Silence the Lies, Rock the Truth! is a social justice concert dedicated to raising awareness of the Armenian Genocide. For the past 3 years, socially conscious artists in the Los Angeles area have come together to work with the community through music, activism and commemoration. Viza, Capital Cities, Zulal, Armenian Public Radio, R-Mean, Bei Ru and many more special guests will take the stage on Sunday April 24, 2011 at the El Rey Theatre as the arts will inspire the need for recognition and contrition through a uniquely powerful performance that will indeed Silence the Lies and Rock the Truth.

Various community organizations like the Armenian National Committee of America, Armenian Youth Federation and Alpha Gamma Alpha are teaming up with these artists to make for a high impact show.

This year, proceeds from the concert will be donated to two needy organizational projects, according to Asbarez.