David Byrne & Talking Heads tribute concert gets announced

A benefit night which will see artists pay homage to David Byrne and Talking Heads has been announced to take place at New York’s Carnegie Hall.

The annual benefit show will raise money that will go towards the charity Music Education for Underprivileged Youth. Previously, the fundraisers have seen artists perform dedications to Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Prince and the Rolling Stones

Taking place 23rd March 2015, the twenty artists confirmed to perform include Sleigh Bells’ singer Alexis Krauss, The Roots, Rufus Wainwright and Beth Orton.

Check out the list of artists here and stay tuned for more announcements from Michael Dorf, who has curated the event.

In the meantime, reminisce by listening to Talking Heads’ ‘Burning Down The House’ below.