The Daniel Pearl Foundation proudly announces the honorary committee and official opening of registration for the third annual Daniel Pearl Music Day -- an international network of concerts October 8-17, 2004 dedicated to "Harmony for Humanity."

Centered around the October 10th birthday of journalist Daniel Pearl, who was kidnapped and murdered in Pakistan in 2002, Daniel Pearl Music Day continues his mission by connecting thousands around the world through words and music.

"Daniel Pearl was exceedingly brave, was one of these journalists from the media that put their life on the line to bring you the truth," said Honorary Committee member Sir Elton John in a Music Day performance in which he dedicated his song "Daniel."

The Daniel Pearl Foundation is honored to announce the Honorary Committee for this year's event, a diverse group of renowned musicians: Salman Ahmad, Theodore Bikel, Yefim Bronfman, Hamza el Din, Ida Haendel, Herbie Hancock, Elton John, Tania Libertad, Yo-Yo Ma, Zubin Mehta, Mark O'Connor, George Pehlivanian, Itzhak Perlman, A.J. Racy, Mohammad Reza Shajarian, Ravi Shankar, Barbra Streisand and John Williams.

Sir Elton John, Herbie Hancock, Ida Haendel and Hamza el Din are featured in the Music Day 2004 public service announcement encouraging participation by people everywhere in Music Day. Video and audio versions are available for broadcast by radio and television stations around the globe.

The Daniel Pearl Foundation was formed in 2002 in memory of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl to promote the ideals that inspired his life and work. The Foundation works domestically and internationally to promote cross-cultural understanding, to combat cultural and religious hatred, to encourage responsible and creative journalism, and to enrich people's lives through music. For more information and sample dedications please visit www.danielpearl.org.

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