Amrit Kohli hosts a joint Stop Starving Gaza Benefit Concert at Ghost Light – June 20th, 2025

Doors 7pm // Music 8pm

$10 Online // $15 Door

Proceeds from this event will be donated to the People of Palestine.

If you are not able to attend the Stop Starving Gaza benefit concert on June 20, 2025, but you would like to make a donation, please visit this link https://secure.everyaction.com/P2P/L41t0naUUESu2R0bKJ6Imw2/mG2oxjw0EfCl8WBFvalkoQ2 to make your donation. 100% of your donation will go to MECA (Middle East Children’s Alliance).

Thank you for your support!-Queers at Queer Folk

Amrit Kohli-

From the East African genocides of Idi Amin to sexual persecution in the United States, activist-songwriter Amrit Kohli has experienced lifetimes of conflict in the mere decades under his belt. Seeking refuge in a new country as a child then becoming entangled in the battle for personal freedom as an adult would galvanize anyone to use their voice for the betterment of humankind. Amrit’s music comes across as a harsh exhortation for revolution enveloped in a soothing psychedelic bath. Just like the life he has led, Amrit’s songs come through the lens of a duality marked by keeping an internal blissful innocence in the midst of external strife and corruption. Never one to shy from political discourse, Amrit has actively participated in American politics, rallying his fans to join together for a peaceful planet. As a performer, he considers himself a folk populist and strives to create music that will find new meaning with every new generation of listeners from around the world. Just as his own experience witnessing and meeting the great Ani DiFranco funneled his social and political mission into music, Amrit hopes to cause such an effect on future activists and anyone who feels powerless in the face of injustice. “I make music because it gives me a voice. I have been denied a voice all my life…l’ve done so many things, written to so many people, said so much…I don’t know what impact it’s all had, but I know it’s done something positive in the end. What I know is…all struggle is necessary. But not all struggle is worthwhile. Pick your battles, choose wisely, and forgive more than you forget

https://music.amritkohli.com

LuFuki –

Guitarist, composer Lufuki often performs with his partner Tazeen. They are a dynamic musical duo from Detroit that believe music is a sacred art form that can be used for storytelling, healing, solidarity, freedom, and social action. Blending soulful voice with afro/indo sounds, while LuFuki, weaves Jazz, Funk, Rock, and Classical sounds through his melodies and solos

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEof6RuqGoWQD4Br-Mm4wtw/videos

https://lufuki.org

Raphique Barakat –

Raphique Barakat is a contemporary arab musician who uses diasporic sounds in non-traditional ways. He is a Michigan-based creative who just released the 14-song concept album emergence by shrinq mountin on May 26th, 2025. He is also an electronic oud house indie experimental looper musician, under the name shrinq jabel—making music from scratch and layering sounds and beats and melodies to combine with more live music. Barakat is an uncle to two nieces and loves attending, coordinating and volunteering at community driven events. He has been dedicated to some style of creative craft, starting with music, for two decades now. Free Palestine and i love my mom, of course.Listen to his music here:https://shrinqmountin.bandcamp.com/album/emergence