As you all may know, on Tuesday Jaunuray 12 of this year, the country of Haiti was hit with a massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake. It was a disaster that silenced the world and moved numerous people to reach a lending hand out. Many music artists joined to perform shows across the US in hopes to raise money for the distraught population of Haiti. Going the extra mile, many of these cocerned artists used their talent, fan base and the internet to raise money for those in need.
Artists like Wilco chose to post free downloads of show footage on their website with a message encouraging their fans to donate at least $15 to organizations like Doctors Without Borders and OXFAM. You will also notice the many causes Wilco supports and advocate for if you follow that link.
Across the Atlantic Ocean, Wales natives- Los Campesinos!- went ahead and auctioned off the very first glockenspiel they ever used for close to $700.
Orenda Fink from the duo, Azure Ray chose to offer a free download of her CD Invisible Ones through a post in their website along with a description of her experience with Haiti in hopes her fans would donate to the cause. She goes on to feature several links to organizations such as the Red Cross and Yele Haiti.
Renowned band, U2, who are well known for their activism posted an announcement in their website promoting the CD Hope for Haiti Now. This CD was put together featuring artists like Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, Rihanna, and Jay-Z as a way to raise money for Haiti. 100% of the proceedings for this CD are being donated to aid the wounded country.
Especially in this time of need, the world wide connector that is the internet has yet again proven to be an indispensable tool.
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