TUSCA -- derives from the word 'tusker', relating to the mighty elephant indigenous to Sri Lanka one of the countries worst hit by the Tsunami and through the chosen charities Sarvodeya and Save The Children, who will benefit directly from funds raised on the night. The Tsunami Unified Artist's Charitable Aid represents a concerted effort from some of today's most inspirational musicians and performers to unite and will make a difference to the lives of many.

Featuring the cream of the UK soul, hip hop, funk and world fraternity, the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Hall on the South Bank welcomes such respected talent as Incognito's Bluey, Imaani and Chris Ballin(Incognito this year celebrating an incredible 25 years in the business), the UK's biggest hip hop star TY;incredible new soul jazz vocalist Eska, garage and soul singer Elizabeth Troy (MJ Cole), London funk legend Root Jackson; Sanchita Farruque (Nitin Sawhney vocalist);Marcina Arnold and some of our finest session players,plus many more besides.

MONDAY 16th MAY 2005

Queen Elizabeth Hall, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX,
box office: 08702 649 988, www.rfh.org.uk

Doors open 7.15pm, showtime 7.45pm tickets £20

Live performances by:

• Incognito (Bluey,ChrisBallin, Imaani &IncogFamily)


• TY


• EskaMtungwazi


• AkramKhan


• ElisabethTroy


• RootJackson


• Sanchita Farruque


• Taraka


• Marcina Arnold


• Tony Remy


• Andy Gangadeen (The BAYS)


• Jason Yarde

Plus surprise Special Guests on the night!!!
Hosted by:AndreaOliver andIyare (1xtra)

DJ: SriVibes (www.sri-vibe.com)

All proceeds will go to the charities: Sarvodeya and Save The Children

Sponsors: BPA, Serious, N1 Creative, Lifeforce Muzic, Sri-Vibe.com