Indian school children attend class in a mud-brick school in dire need of repair. Musician and teacher Camille Bloom will be performing a benefit concert at the Knutzen Family Theatre on Friday, November 10, for a K-7 elementary school in Aligarh, India, just south of New Delhi. There are over 200 children attending school in a structure with dirt floors.
Though modest about her achievements, in the last three years, Camille Bloom has been featured in Performing Songwriter Magazine, created the soundtrack for an HBO sponsored documentary "Not Straight Forward', was picked to be on a compilation CD with Michelle Malone and Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), completed over 25 national tours and has been on several major and college radio stations throughout Washington, Oregon, and California. She continues to wow audiences with her amazing vocal versatility and high energy show.
Camile will give a concert in Federal Way at the Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 SW Dashpoint Road in Federal Way on Friday, November 10, at 7-9 p.m.
Camille Bloom cares about education and other people. She will be performing a benefit concert at the Knutzen Family Theatre on Friday, November 10, for a K-7 elementary school in Aligarh, India, just south of New Delhi.
There are over 200 children attending school in a mud and brick structure with dirt floors. These children would have to work in factories if it weren't for the efforts of a single family and friends who have built a very rudimentary structure and hired three teachers for $40 a month. But funds are running out, and with the last monsoon rains the mud mortar collapsed and roads flooded.
They want to build a new school that will be within proximity to seven remote villages where some children didn't even know what country they lived in. $12,000 is needed to build this school.
Camille combines edgy percussive guitar with powerful hook-filled melodies, creating a unique and dynamic sound. Rhythms range from upbeat and danceable to dark and haunting. You can read other reviews about Camille and listen too on www.camillebloom.com.
Tickets are available online at www.virtualseattle.com, or you may call at 253-653-0390. Adults are $15, students $8; donations are appreciated and tax-deductible. Also tickets will be available at the box-office which opens at 6 p.m. the night of the event. To keep costs low only cash or checks will be accepted at the door. Carpooling is recommended.
