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Rock N' Roll Legends Play For Charity In New Orleans

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:00:00 -0000

A gathering of Rock n’ Roll and Blues legends attended a special charity concert in New Orleans on Saturday, May 30.

Some of the founders of Rock n’ Roll – including Chuck Berry, BB King and Little Richard – took to the stage, joining modern stars who owe them a debt of gratitude, such as Wyclef Jean and Keb Mo.

The Domino Effect Concert raised funds to rebuild schools and playgrounds damaged by Hurricane Katrina, and attracted a rare appearance from the man it was named after – Fats Domino. Domino’s home on the Lower Ninth Ward in the city was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

Proceeds from the concert will go to Operation Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children. Recognizing the many dimensions to a healthy, happy child, they support a researched community of charities providing solutions to issues affecting children’s education, health, safety and well-being. The concert raised over $1.8 million to help rebuild the city’s parks, schools and other playspaces.

Jazz Stars Help Out In New Orleans

Sat, 26 May 2007 13:32:26 -0000

Written by Steve Purcell

Last month’s Jazz Festival in New Orleans saw artists such as Harry Connick Jr. and Joss Stone taking time out to participate in community projects reviving the city after the damage it sustained in the 2005 Katrina hurricane.

R&B star John Legend washed clothes as part of a free mobile laundry service for families still living in trailers.

Singer Connick Jr and his daughters helped clean and paint a new house in the “Musicians’ Village”, a new development he conceived with saxophonist Branford Marsalis.

Joss Stone gave her time to promote volunteer work after her performance on the festival’s final day.

Further performers helped fundraising efforts to buy musical instruments for local schools, in part by recording a Fats Domino tribute. Domino himself recorded an album to raise funds for a Katrina relief charity.

Actor Danny Glover and politician John Edwards were also in the city on the same weekend helping with rebuilding work.

Fats Domino - Alive and Kickin'

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 20:41:42 -0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

On September 1, 2005, Fats Domino was rescued from the roof of his home in New Orleans. In October, after spending some time in a shelter and apartments in Baton Rouge, he and his family returned to New Orleans to rebuild their home.

Now he has turned his attention to helping rebuild his hometown. Proceeds from his latest album, “Alive and Kickin’” are going to the Tipitina’s Foundation. The album is only available via the Tipitina’s website, where the cd is purchased as a tax deductible donation.

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