The Legendary Voice of Ethiopia, Mahmoud Ahmed, will be performing LIVE to benefit HIV/AIDS orphans in Ethiopia.  You can do something good while having a good time in the process.

Have Hope Foundation is hosting a benefit concert featuring an Ethiopian renowned singer Mahmoud Ahmed winner of BBC Radio Awards for World Music from Africa category. Mahmoud Ahmed is known and loved by Ethiopians around the world. Mahmoud Ahmed is volunteering his time to perform and lend a hand in giving Hope.

Mahmoud Ahmed is both a living legend his music is a combined traditional Amharic music of Ethiopia that features jazz style singing, with pop, until you’ve heard Mahmoud Ahmed’s sweeping voice in full workout, words hardly do it justice. You simply have to hear it to appreciate the most seductive soul singer. Mahmoud is the equivalent of many of the US greats. Garth Cartwright

The Concert will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Historic Sweet’s Ballroom (1933 Broadway Between 19th and 20th street Oakland Ca.)The event will begin at 8pm run until 1:30 ages 21 and over with ID.

For those that love and enjoy up-beat African-jazz, do not miss this concert. It will be a chance to experience Ethiopian culture and music. It will be a night you won’t forget.

Please, support Have Hope Foundation cause by attending the benefit concert or donate a ticket.

Tickets are available at our participating ticket outlet:

De Lauers Bookstore (510-451-6157)

Asmara Restaurant (510.547.5100)

Mimosa Restaurant (510.464.2948)

YaYu Restaurant (925.305.8920)

Ethiopia Restaurant (510)843-1992)
Tickets online: www.havehope.eventbrite.com

We urge you, even if you’re unable to attend to at least donate a ticket.

For more information visit www.havehopefoundtion.org or contact us at
510.224. HOPE (4673).