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Photos by Kathryn Yu; Above: Patti Smith et al. during the encore

Last night in New York City, Tibet House held its 19th Annual Benefit Concert at Carnegie Hall. Renowned composer Philip Glass gathered friends like Vampire Weekend, the National, Patti Smith, Steve Earle, and Antibalas together to play a show raising money for the cultural institution.

The National played two new, untitled songs, Vampire Weekend rollicked through "M79", and Patti Smith paid tribute to Buddy Holly (February 3, 2009 marked the 50th anniversary of his death). At the end of the night, everyone got together for an all-star encore jam.

More photos below.

Vampire Weekend






The National




Patti Smith






Patti Smith and daughter Jessie Smith


Steve Earle


Philip Glass


Antibalas




Monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery




Encore