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The DU HIV/AIDS Awareness Committee hosted it’s third annual benefit concert on Friday.

Master’s student from the Lamont School of Music performed a classical piece on the violin. Two acoustic guitarists covered songs and performed originals.  A spoken word artist performed a piece dedicated to his aunt, who died of AIDS. 

he DU Tappers tap dancing club choreographed and performed routines to “Jai Ho” from the film Slumdog Millionaire and Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” The rock band Silver String Theater closed the concert with a set of acoustic and folk rock songs.

an Sharon, pictured above, played electric fiddle in Silver String Theater. HIV/AIDS Awareness Committee group members read testimonials from people with HIV and AIDS between performances.

enior Abhi Ramaswami, co-secretary of the committee, read an account from a 23-year-old Hispanic and Muslim man who had not told his family he was gay or that he was HIV positive.

wo representatives spoke from the Colorado AIDS Project (CAP), the recipient of funds raised at the event, about the importance of HIV/AIDS awareness.