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diversions
As the world
grooves
By Alisha Gomez
On-line Forty-Niner
DJs and dancers
from over 100 cities in 45 countries will unite Saturday in
support of world peace and healing.
Earthdance kicks off its fifth year dedicated to uniting the
world through electronic music.
The highlighted event is a linkup between all cities with
every DJ playing the same track, "Prayer for Peace"
at midnight, London time (4 p.m. PST).
The organization supports five global charities: the environment,
the Indigenous Tribes, the welfare of children, the freedom
of Tibet and inner city issues. The inner city issues are
a part of what Earthdance is launching this year, Earthdance
Urban, which will focus on youth projects and homelessness.
The annual event is a focal point for supporting a global
community; a community that also has international youth present
their music, art and technology on creative platforms provided
throughout the event.
First conceived in 1997, Earthdance focused on the troubles
of the Tibetan people. Throughout the years, Earthdance has
become known as a highly successful event by people like the
London secretary for the Dalai Lama.
Earthdance will be broadcast worldwide via Internet on Oct.
13. Earthdance hopes to surpass last year's success, uniting
people of all races as they dance together for a common cause.
The broadcast will be a 12-hour synchronized cybercast that
anyone from anywhere can watch by logging on to www.earthdance.org.
Earthdance 2000, a compilation CD, is available for people
to buy. Moby, Underworld, Medicine Drum and Groove Armada
are just a few who donated tracks to the CD.
The closest location from Cal State Long Beach will be at
the San Fernando Valley at the Hansen Dam Recreation and Parks
outdoor grass area. The address is 1170 Foothill Blvd in Lake
View Terrace. The event starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 10 p.m.
The line-up for Hansen Dam includes Electric Skychurch, Donald
Glaude, Taylor, John Kelley, Freddy Be and DJ Soul as well
as more.
Proceeds will go to the American Red Cross, New York City
Firefighters fund, Electronic Music Defense and Education
Fund, We The People, Stop The DUMP (Desert Protection Projects
for Environmental Justice and Awareness) and Gathering of
the Tribes.
There are limited presale tickets at $20 per ticket. For ticket
information go to www.groovetickets.com
or www.booth7.net.
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