Katy Perry, Norah Jones, Mavis Staples, The Celebration Gospel Choir, Jeremy Elliot

The benefit concert is raising funds to bring the TM technique to 10,000 at-risk youth.

“I have been practicing TM for over nine years, and it has changed my life,” says Katy Perry. “It is one of the most important tools I use to keep me balanced and creative with a positive mindset. I am so proud to give an intimate performance at the "Silence the Violence" benefit concert at The Anthem on October 11 to raise funds to bring the power of meditation to 10,000 D.C.-area young people.”