Musicians band together, hold benefit concerts during COVID-19 pandemic

Erykah Badu explains how she and so many other artists are lending a helping hand and raising money for charity amid an epidemic.

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35 thoughts on “Musicians band together, hold benefit concerts during COVID-19 pandemic

  1. How long do these financially stable entertainers expect to be helping their fellow unemployed; and unfortunate entertainers?

  2. COVID Crisis – Resources for Musicians

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    Jazz Road Quick Assist – Financial Help For Jazz Musicians

    Hello Friends, we are glad to announce today Jazz Road Quick Assist, a fund for freelance jazz artists experiencing serious financial loss due to COVID-19 cancellations. Foundations are moving fast to help, and we are grateful for the Doris Duke Charitable and Andrew W. Mellon Foundations – as well as our partnership with all RAOs across the country – to bring this your way. Apply fast before the funds run out! We are currently at $300,000 and on our way to building more. We send you our best during the weeks/months ahead. 🌺🌺🌺

    https://jazzroad.southarts.org/quick-assist-fund/

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2890639937668552&set=a.1182554988477064&type=3&theater

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    Sweet Relief Musicians Fund

    If you're a musician or music industry worker who lost 50% of your income, you're eligible to apply to this fund.

    Sweet Relief is here to provide immediate assistance and we have created this DONOR-DIRECTED FUND with a limited amount of funds available to be used specifically for musicians and music industry workers affected by the Coronavirus. Funds raised will go towards medical expenses, lodging, clothing, food and other vital living expenses to those impacted due to sickness or loss of work.Those wishing to apply must provide the following:

    https://www.sweetrelief.org/covid-19-fund.html

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    Musicians Foundation Fund

    United States-based musicians who've been active for the past five years are eligible to apply for a microgrant. Keep in mind, this fund also asks for paperwork proving that most of your income has come from your work as a musician. We're also not sure how they define a "professional musician" but there is an email on the page where you can inquire for more information.

    http://www.musiciansfoundation.org/get-support/eligibility/

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    MUSICIANS’ EMERGENCY FUND

    The Jazz Foundation’s Musicians’ Emergency Fund provides housing assistance, pro bono medical care, disaster relief and direct financial support in times of crisis.

    https://jazzfoundation.org/musicians-emergency-fund/

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  3. Erykah is the only one acknowledging those behind the scenes!!! Y’all forget that a lot of us who work in entertainment are not rich dammit! All of us are out of work now not just the famous ones!

  4. I LOVE ERYKAH BADU IS SO AMAZING. YES MUSIC BRINGS US TOGETHER. IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD AND RELAXED.
    I LOVE ALL TYPES OF MUSIC.

  5. 🌐 Here’s a news story to investigate all you lazy fake news people. I noticed most all of the hotspot coronavirus🦠big cities are Democrat run cities. Why is that? Just asking. Also many of those mayors are trying to blame President Trump for all their problems.
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  6. BULLSHIT . You're worth more than a million dollar .I live paycheck to Paycheck . I lost my job and I don't have unemployment yet . I'm the one that's struggling not you . FOH with that crap Erykah

  7. Oops, I could’ve sworn it said “musicians” in the title. 😬😬😬😬.

    Americans are trendy. Don’t let a good crisis go to waste. Seize the moment sheep

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