All proceeds go to those affected by the bloody explosion
France TV is preparing for a ceremony of solidarity with Lebanon
Lebanese-French trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf will manage the ceremony. Archives
"France TV" network plans to organize a charity party, the proceeds of which will go to those affected by the bloody explosion, which hit large parts of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, as the official French television group announced, confirming information published by "Le Parisien" newspaper.
"Lebanon is going through a terrible ordeal," the group's director, Delphine Earnott, told the newspaper. France TV channels stand with the artists, to organize a huge party of support and solidarity for the benefit of Lebanon and its afflicted people.
The artistic management of the concert will be led by the Lebanese-French trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf, and he will bring together artists from France, Lebanon and around the world, and will allow the collection of donations for the reconstruction of the Lebanese capital.
Among the names that have been announced to participate in the concert are the singers: Matteo Shadid and Bernard Lavillier.
The explosion in the Beirut port killed more than 160 people, injured more than 6000 others, and displaced 300,000 from their homes.
"Beyond our mission as a public services organization, it is also intended to show our brothers with the Lebanese people afflicted by a torrent of tragedies," the Delphin Airnote Group added.
The concert will be held at a date yet to be determined, and will be broadcast on "France 2" and "France Inter" radio.
• The two singers: Matteo Chedid and Bernard Lavillier, will participate in the concert.
• The concert will bring together artists from France and Lebanon, and from around the world.