New York, NY (July 18, 2007) -- Notes of Hope, the annual musical concert held by Asha for Education (Asha), will feature the popular Indian fusion rock band Indian Ocean. The concert is scheduled for Saturday, August 25, 2007 at Synod Hall in New York City. As with all Asha events, 100% of net proceeds from the concert will go towards funding education related projects in India that Asha supports.

An "East Meets West" style contemporary fusion band from India, Indian Ocean integrates classical music with rock, jazz, indie-folk producing a unique rhythm. At this year's Notes of Hope concert, Indian Ocean will be playing never before performed and unreleased tracks as well as songs from the soundtrack of the movie Shounya. Their past, well-known albums include Jhini and Kandisa.

In 2006, Notes of Hope featured Indian classical music legend Pt. Shivkumar Sharma. Pt. Sharma played to an audience of over 300 people. The event raised over $10,000 towards Asha's cause of making education more accessible to underprivileged children in India.

Approximately 500 people are expected to attend the concert this year. Light food and cash bar will be available on the concert premise. The performance will be followed by a 'Meet the Band' after-party.

For tickets and more details, visit www.ashaforeducation.org/nycnj/noh