By Laura Ferreiro Following a grueling climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, The Parlotones flew directly to Austin for SXSW, where frontman Kahn Morbee and drummer Neil Pauw chatted with Music for Good about their journey to raise awareness … Continue reading
Several renowned musicians, authors and celebrities including R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe, Yoko Ono, Shepard Fairey, Salmon Rushdie, Tony Bennett, Philip Glass and Sting have created hand-crafted books and prints that they’re auctioning off to benefit the Lunchbox Fund. The Lunchbox … Continue reading
By Paul Maziar Today, the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation launched a mobile app developer challenge called Project REACH to aid the homeless and people facing economic challenges. The contest, in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro A fascinating panel at Austin’s SXSW Music Festival titled “Doing Good, Only Better” on Thursday brought together renowned musicians and members of the non-profit world to discuss how musicians can most effectively use their reach and influence … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro SXSW is in full swing, and thousands of people in the music, tech and film industries have descended upon Austin for the annual gathering. While the sheer number of noteworthy events is enough to make your head … Continue reading
By Paul Maziar As World Water Day approaches on March 22, four-time Grammy-Award-winning musician Lenny Kravitz has teamed up with UNICEF to help raise awareness about the supreme importance of clean water and adequate sanitation. It is a harrowing fact … Continue reading
Perez Hilton has announced that all of the proceeds from his highly anticipated SXSW bash “One Night In Austin” will go to the VH1 Save The Music Foundation to bolster music education in public schools. This is the first time … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro A name that was unfamiliar to many Americans just a few days ago is now on the tips of millions of tongues thanks to a wide-reaching social media and awareness campaign launched by non-profit organization Invisible Children. … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro In an effort to raise funds for the completion of 150 environmentally friendly homes in New Orleans, heavy hitters including Kanye West, Seal, Snoop Dogg and Rihanna are set to perform at “A Night to Make It … Continue reading
By Paul Maziar On September 14 of last year, what would’ve been Amy Winehouse’s 28th birthday, her family launched the Amy Winehouse Foundation in her memory. With Winehouse’s tragic passing by alcohol poisoning less than a year ago, the need … Continue reading