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Brooklyn Nomads To Play Benefit Concert For Exodus Refugee Immigration

Musicians from the six countries named in the most recent U.S. travel ban are coming to Indianapolis June 25 to perform a musical tribute to peace. 

The group is known as the Brooklyn Nomads, and founder Hadi Eldebek says the night will be a joy filled mix of voices, and instruments.

“When you look at this band on the stage and see how we are all interacting together across these cultural borders, if you may, you will feel as if there is a connection between us," says Eldebek, "and that connection will reflect immediately to the people listening.”

The concert will benefit Exodus Refugee Immigration and the Immigrant Welcome Center.  It takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Indiana Landmarks Center on Central Avenue in downtown Indianapolis.

It’s the first event put together by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s newly created Center for Faith, Justice and the Arts. IndyFringe Theater is partnering as well. 

Tickets and more information on the musicians is available on the IndyFringe website.

Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.
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