Download To Donate: Musicians Release Unheard Tracks To Raise Money For Haiti Relief
by ERICA LIEPMANN, Causecast Associate Editor
In response to the devastating earthquake that rocked the island nation of Haiti last week, a diverse group of musicians has come together to donate unreleased tracks to raise funds for the victims of the quake. The artists involved include Alanis Morissette, The All-American Rejects, Dave Matthews Band, Enrique Iglesias, Hoobastank, Kenna, Linkin Park, Lupe Fiasco, Peter Gabriel and Slash. The effort is organized by Music For Relief, a nonprofit founded by the members of rock group Linkin Park, that is dedicated to raising funds for disaster relief efforts around the world.
Since it was founded, just five years ago, Music For Relief has raised over three million dollars to support relief efforts following the 2004 tsunamis in Southeast Asia, Hurricane Katrina in the U.S. and other natural disasters. Now, they are turning their attention to the millions of lives affected by the 7.0 earthquake in Haiti and rallying together fellow musicians to join them.
To hear more from the artists about the “download to donate” effort and why the crisis in Haiti is close to their hearts, tune in to Larry King Live January 19 6:00 p.m. PST/9:00 p.m. EST.
Use the widget below to preview and download the tracks. After you download, make a donation to support relief efforts in Haiti. There’s no set amount, but the organization is asking you to give what you can to provide food, water and shelter to people in need.
After you’ve got your tunes, spread the word! Tweet about it, Facebook it! You can even embed this widget on your own blog.
- Posted by Causecast
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Drear Erica,
maybe, just maybe if we are lucky you can help us get THIS message to people;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfgfuD-fyN0
One Love,
Dirty South TV