Tibet House US, the nonprofit educational institution and cultural embassy founded by the Dalai Lama, has announced the lineup for its annual, long-running benefit concert, which returns to Carnegie Hall in New York City Feb. 26, 2020, for its 33rd annual event. The lineup for next year's show includes punk pioneers and GRAMMY nominees Iggy Pop and Patti Smith, soul singer and five-time GRAMMY nominee Bettye LaVette, 2018 Best New Artist nominee Margo Price and many others. Legendary composer Philip Glass, a four-time GRAMMY nominee, curated the lineup and serves as the event's artistic director.
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Also joining the show are Matt Berninger, frontman for indie/alternative rock band The National, singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers, avant-garde artist Laurie Anderson, musician/activist Jesse Paris Smith and Tenzin Choegyal, a Tibetan artist and cultural ambassador. More artists will be announced soon.
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One of the longest-running charity events of its kind, the Tibet House US Benefit Concert is widely known for its unique musical collaborations and solo performances. Past artists and performers include David Bowie, Carly Simon, Alabama Shakes, Paul Simon, Sharon Jones, FKA twigs and many others.
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Proceeds from the concert benefit Tibet House US, which works to "ensure the survival of Tibetan civilization and culture," according to the organization's website.
Tickets for the 2020 Tibet House US Benefit Concert are on sale now via the Carnegie Hall website. Learn more about Tibet House US via the organization's website.
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