The event will be hosted my Haitian-born, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Melky Jean and music producer Farel Jean, siblings of Wyclef Jean. Tickets go on sale Feb. 3, at noon. Featured artists expected to share the stage include Grammy-nominated R&B vocalist Mario, pop-rock artist Ryan Cabrera, acoustic guitarist and singer Adam Day, R&B vocalist Mya and TLC member T-Boz. The Morgan State Choir and Baltimore’s international Afro-jazz ensemble The ARKJammers will also present their vocal talents. Multi-platinum producer Darryl Pearson, whose credits include projects with Madonna, Justin Timberlake and Chris Cornell, is the concert’s music director. The evening will feature multimedia tributes to local organizations aiding Haiti’s recovery, such as the USNS Comfort hospital ship, University of Maryland Shock Trauma and Johns Hopkins institutions. Event proceeds benefit Partners in Health, Architecture for Humanity, Baltimore-based Catholic Relief Services, and Melky Jean’s Carma Foundation, all of which are working on the ground in Haiti and are committed to the country’s long-term well-being. A matching grant has been secured from The Aber D. Unger Foundation, for all contributions above the concert’s $35 general admission price. The Foundation will match every dollar BaltimoreACTS raises for Haiti up to $50,000, including corporate underwriting for the concert. BaltimoreACTS is a campaign to activate Baltimore's citizens and businesses to serve critical causes. Conceived by passionate leaders from Baltimore's marketing, arts, business, and nonprofit arenas, BaltimoreACTS was inspired by our community's decisive response in the days following Haiti's earthquake. The group's goal is to sustain that remarkable spirit by creating an ongoing network of volunteerism and service to respond to current and future crises.
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