One of the music industry’s greatest guitarists has recorded a special iTunes Podcast Playlist for his charity.
After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the Gulf Coast in 2005, U2‘s The Edge knew something had to be done to preserve the rich musical heritage of the region. Along with producer Bob Ezrin and Gibson CEO Henry Juszkiewicz, he co-founded Music Rising, a charity dedicated to replacing the instruments that had been lost or destroyed in the storm. Now more than ever, Music Rising is committed to keeping the region’s unique musical culture alive through its continued support of education and the musical community.
In a new exclusive iTunes Podcast Playlist, the Edge shares some of his favorite songs from New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, reminding us that much of today’s music originated from a musical culture that we must fight to preserve for future generations.
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After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the Gulf Coast in 2005, U2‘s The Edge knew something had to be done to preserve the rich musical heritage of the region. Along with producer Bob Ezrin and Gibson CEO Henry Juszkiewicz, he co-founded Music Rising, a charity dedicated to replacing the instruments that had been lost or destroyed in the storm. Now more than ever, Music Rising is committed to keeping the region’s unique musical culture alive through its continued support of education and the musical community.
In a new exclusive iTunes Podcast Playlist, the Edge shares some of his favorite songs from New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, reminding us that much of today’s music originated from a musical culture that we must fight to preserve for future generations.
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- 7/8/2010
- Look to the Stars
"The roots of our music, our culture, had suddenly been wiped out.." When the levees broke in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, New Orleans was devastated. Among the multitude of victims was the "cultural gumbo" of the city's vital music scene, built up over many decades. The city is "the crucible of music," says U2's The Edge. "Without New Orleans, there'd be no rock 'n' roll."
Music Rising, now available for free online viewing courtesy of our friends at SnagFilms, documents the efforts of musicians to help their fellow artists to continue playing and performing -- and to encourage musicians who had been forced to leave the city to come home. The film begins on a somber note, as the devastation is recapped. One musician sadly surveys the ruins of his home before leaving town, declaring that he will never return; he is emblematic of the many departed musicians.
Music Rising, now available for free online viewing courtesy of our friends at SnagFilms, documents the efforts of musicians to help their fellow artists to continue playing and performing -- and to encourage musicians who had been forced to leave the city to come home. The film begins on a somber note, as the devastation is recapped. One musician sadly surveys the ruins of his home before leaving town, declaring that he will never return; he is emblematic of the many departed musicians.
- 7/29/2009
- by Peter Martin
- Cinematical
Want to win iPods autographed by your favorite stars -- including Mariah Carey and Gwen Stefani -- and loaded with their personal playlists? Here’s how! Tonic, a media and e-commerce site focused on activism, is auctioning off between one to five celeb-autographed iPods a week through August on eBay. Each iPod comes pre-loaded with a playlist of 10-20 of the star’s favorite songs. The auction is in full swing now with items available from Mariah, Gwen, Pete Wentz and Faith Hill. Over 70 celebrities will participate in the auction series including U2’s The Edge, former President Bill Clinton, Madonna, Beyonce, Cher, Donna Karan, Warren Buffett, Christy Turlington, Britney Spears, Michael Stipe, Gwen Stefani, Mariah Carey, Stevie Nicks, Michael Buble, Ben Affleck, Ellen DeGeneres, Estelle, Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood, Scarlett Johansson, Pete Wentz, Randy Jackson, will.i.am, Kevin Bacon, Gisele Bundchen, Marc Jacobs, Ed Burns, Samantha Ronson, Nick Lachey,...
- 2/19/2009
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
Celebrities are once again coming together for a good cause. This time it is to raise money for Music Rising, a foundation for musicians in the Gulf Coast region who were devastated by the hurricanes and lost their musical instruments.
Tonic.com announced a charity auction that recently launched where fans can bid on an iPods signed by their favorite star and loaded up with the star's personal playlist of about ten to twenty songs.
Currently, there are iPods up for bid for Faith Hill, Gwen Stefani, Mariah Carey and Pete Wentz. On Monday, fans can bid for an iPod from Britney Spears and Ellen Degeneres. Fans can view the playlist to see what songs have been selected and can bid on the iPods on either Tonic.com or eBay.
Other stars said to be participating later will include U2's The Edge, Madonna, Beyonce, Cher, Donna Karen, former President Bill Clinton,...
Tonic.com announced a charity auction that recently launched where fans can bid on an iPods signed by their favorite star and loaded up with the star's personal playlist of about ten to twenty songs.
Currently, there are iPods up for bid for Faith Hill, Gwen Stefani, Mariah Carey and Pete Wentz. On Monday, fans can bid for an iPod from Britney Spears and Ellen Degeneres. Fans can view the playlist to see what songs have been selected and can bid on the iPods on either Tonic.com or eBay.
Other stars said to be participating later will include U2's The Edge, Madonna, Beyonce, Cher, Donna Karen, former President Bill Clinton,...
- 2/13/2009
- icelebz.com
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