Saturday, 29 November 2014

Music for Charity



“Give to others, and God will give to you. Indeed, you will receive a full measure, a generous helping, poured into your hands” Jesus Christ. As we have read these strong words, let us take a moment and ask ourselves a simple question, Have we ever helped or thought of helping a needy person? Or have we done some kind of charity work in our life for the sick and the poor? Today I will be speaking on some musicians who have not only aced in their career with their superb music, but also made numerous contributions towards various charities across the world by helping the sick, homeless and impoverished.

Starting of we have Taylor Swift, who is considered to be one of the most actively involved musicians when it comes to charity. She provided an endowment of 4 million towards the construction of a new education center in Nashville to promote child literacy. She also recorded a song for the Haiti victims. One Direction performed at the Children in Need 2011 and also released a song “One way or another” for a Comic relief fund. Rihanna donated 1.75 million to a hospital in Barbados in memory of her grandmom, Furthermore she also released her own clothing line along with some other stars for “H&M Fashion against Aids”.

 The hit American band Linkin Park released a song “Not Alone” in support for the Haiti Earthquake crises. They also contributed towards the Tsunami relief Japan. The EDM giant Avicii started “House of hunger” for alleviating global hunger by supplying 2 million school meals throughout Africa. Miley Cyrus had celebrated her 16th birthday by donating 1 million to the “Youth Service America” through Disney. Recently Band Aid 30 released a song to raise money towards to the deadly Ebola crises in West Africa. Some of the biggest names in music have contributed towards this recording.

These were just a few artists and their philanthropic acts among the many. I could probably write a book on the selfless deeds by these incredible musicians but its not possible. The happiness you get after you’ve done some kind of humanitarian act is really amazing. I would like to end this post sharing another famous quote- “It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” - Mother Teresa. So the next time you indulge yourself in Charity it shouldn’t be for fame, but should come from within. Cheers!!

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My top 10 Suggestions this week are:-

Ø  Wyclef Jean Feat. Avicii – Divine Sorrow(Electro-pop)
This fantastic collaboration was basically created for the Coca-Cola’s (RED) Campaign which fights against AIDS. The lyrics along with the amazing music will definitely make your feet tap.


Ø  Pitbull feat. John Ryan – Fireball (Pop)
Fireball is propelled by a bouncy Latin-influenced beat with John Ryan who contributes the songs soulful hook. It’s the first single from his upcoming album “Globalisation”.


Ø  Hozier – Take me to Church (Rock)
This Irish singer songwriter released this pro-gay song where in he criticizes homophobia in Russia.


Ø  Nicki Minaj feat. Skylar Grey – Bed of lies(Hip hop)
Nicki Minaj released this new track with simple Piano chord progressions combined with the echoy hook from Skylar Grey off her forthcoming album “The Pinkprint”


Ø  Nervo feat. Au Revoir Simone – Rise Early Morning (Electro)
The Australian babes released this hot new song which features their signature melodic sound and their beautiful vocals along with Au Revoir Simone’s help on this progressive track.


Ø  Laidback Luke and Project 46 – Memories(Original Mix) (House)
“Memories” is an exquisitely executed progressive house tune with some beautiful vocals and an ever so catchy melody which will bring your party to life.


Ø  Lazy Rich and Hot Mouth – Bonk (Original Mix) (House)
With its funky melodies and hefty bassline, Bonk! is also layered with electro house that undertones the song perfectly
p.s don’t go on the name


Ø  Selena Gomez – The heart wants what it wants (Pop)
This emotional song released from her greatest hits album may be dedicated to her on and off relationship with Justin Bieber.


Ø  Sebastian Ingrosso and Axwell – Can’t Hold us Down (House)
The Swedish duo released this latest song from their forthcoming album. A heavily filtered synth riff explodes into a pulse groove that recalls SHM hit “Greyhound”


Ø  Band Aid 30 – Do They Know It’s Christmas (Pop)
This song was released to raise funds for the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Vocals are contributed by one direction, Emeli Sande, Sam Smith, Bastille and many more.





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