Article: ARTS WATCH SUICIDE THREATENED IF YANNI PLAYS.(Spotlight)

Byline: Compiled from News wires.

NEW DELHI - Farmers are threatening suicide, but Yanni wants his concerts in front of the Taj Mahal to be a feel-good experience. ``I wanted to be one of the many people who wanted to stand up and send a message of unity,'' Yanni said. ``I think it will send a powerful message.'' The shows, which were scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, have sparked protests from conservationists who fear they will damage the delicate Taj Mahal. In addition, five farmers are threatening to set themselves on fire unless they are compensated for crops that were destroyed to make room for Yanni's shows. ``The concert is not about money,'' ...

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