Keb’ Mo’, Ronnie Spector & Non-Profits Put Music Education Front and Center at NAMM 2017

By Laura Ferreiro A record number of musicians, non-profits, music technology and equipment brands descended on NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) 2017, making it the largest in the conference’s 115-year history. Held at the Anaheim Convention Center January 19-22, … Continue reading

Joan Baez Works with Amnesty International to Raise Awareness of Mass Incarcerations

By Lauren Shelburne On January 27, folk artist Joan Baez will celebrate her 75th birthday by launching an 18-city North American tour with Amnesty International with a star-studded performance at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. The performance will … Continue reading

Jackson Browne, Tom Morello & More Encourage Youth to Speak Out at Concert for Social Justice

By Laura Ferreiro It’s not always easy for young musicians to find their voices. The Concert for Social Justice at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles on April 8 was all about encouraging young artists – and everyone in the … Continue reading

Ben Harper, She & Him and other artists team up to support ailing musicians on Sweet Relief comp

Musicians Ben Harper, Jackson Browne, She & Him, and 10 other artists are joining together to help struggling musicians with a new compilation album in support of the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. “Sweet Relief lll: Pennies from Heaven” is available … Continue reading