Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright (born 22 July 1973) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and composer.[1]
Wainwright appeared at the first Hope Rising concert, which was put on in May 2011 at Toronto's Sony Centre for the Performing Arts by the Stephen Lewis Foundation.[2] Other celebrities who have participated in the concert include K'naan, Angélique Kidjo, Holly Cole and Alicia Keys.[3] Artists who appeared in the 2012 concert in Toronto, November 7th, 2012 included Annie Lennox, Angélique Kidjo and Sarah McLachlan.[4]
See also
References
- ↑
Wikipedia article: Rufus Wainwright. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ↑ (18 August 2011).
About Hope Rising!
, The Stephen Lewis Foundation. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
Quote:In May 2011, the Stephen Lewis Foundation hosted the first ever Hope Rising concert at Toronto’s Sony Centre for the Performing Arts.
- ↑ (18 August 2011).
About Hope Rising!
, The Stephen Lewis Foundation. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
Quote:International recording artists Alicia Keys, K’naan, Angélique Kidjo, Rufus Wainwright and Holly Cole headlined this spectacular event, and Canadian broadcaster Jian Ghomeshi, actress Gloria Reuben and broadcaster Marci Ien hosted the intimate evening. The evening also featured a special performance by cast members of Da Kink in my Hair: Ngozi Paul, d’bi Young and Ordena Stephens-Thompson.
- ↑ (18 August 2011).
About Hope Rising!
, The Stephen Lewis Foundation. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
Quote:World-renowned artists and AIDS activists Annie Lennox, Angélique Kidjo & Sarah McLachlan headline this spectacular event at Roy Thomson Hall.
