One of the biggest student run events of the semester is happening on Sunday, September 11 in Shriver Hall: the Indian Ocean Concert.
Indian Ocean is one of India's premium bands. They are a rock fusion band, combining rock, jazz, classical and folk music to create an original mix of Indian folk with Western soft rock.
They have performed at such events such as the Smithsonian FolkLife Festival in Washington DC and they have also toured in various countries including Russia, China and Bhutan.
In addition, their single "Desert Rain" was number two on the iTunes UK world music chart in 2006.
Indian Ocean has played for many charitable events in the past and this time they will be supporting AID (Association for India's Development) JHU: all proceeds raised during this event will go towards supporting multiple developmental projects in India.
In the past, AID has supported social service projects such as literacy issues, health care, vocational training, women's empowerment, and more.
AID JHU's current project involves working to restore forests and model eco villages in India.
These projects will be aimed at two specific sites: Paivihir and Borathyakheda, and the goal is to help both local people and wildlife in the areas by restoring and conserving depleted forests
Tickets start at $20 for those with a valid student ID and $35 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased online.
For more information about AID JHU, check out their site at http://www.aidjhu.org/.
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