Who is Daniel Pearl?
Although his vocation as a journalist is what brought Daniel Pearl professional acclaim, Danny was also a classically trained violinist, an avid fiddler and a creative mandolin player who used his passion for music to form friendships that crossed cultural and religious divides. Danny lived a life that knew no geographical boundaries with a spirit that knew no prejudice. He joined musical groups in every community in which he lived, leaving behind a trail of musician-friends around the globe. While working as the Wall Street Journal Bureau Chief in South Asia in 2002, he was kidnapped and murdered by terrorists in Pakistan, causing international outrage. Since then, he has become an icon for all wishing to bridge East-West divides. Every year around his October 10th birthday, musicians around the world join in “Harmony for Humanity” to honor Danny’s memory and the principles by which he lived. To learn more visit www.danielpearl.org/about_us/danielpearl_bio.
