Sound Resources

Volume IX - June 24, 2020

Raising Relief Funds Through Music

Music for Medicine - Bay Area student Aayush Pagaria has been performing covers in English, Spanish, and Hindi to raise funds for COVID-19 relief online. 

'I'm Standing With You' - Diane Warren has released a new arrangement and music video for her latest Oscar-nominated song featuring musicians from around the world to benefit COVID-19 relief efforts lead by the United Nations.

Memphis Music Initiative - This local organization in Memphis has raised and distributed over $85,000 in funds for relief efforts for youths during COVID-19, facilitating online learning through the purchase of laptops, music production through the purchase of recording gear, and more. 

Honoring Healthcare Workers A group of musicians in Minnesota performed “Lionheart’s Call” in an ode to the frontline healthcare workers across the globe. 

Music & Wellness

Music Therapy - Indian singer songwriter Vasundhara Das discusses the value of rhythmic exercises in music therapy as well as the power of voice. 

All In WA: A Concert for COVID-19 Relief (June 24) Seattle artists Pearl Jam, Ben Gibbard will be joined by Sir Mix-a-Lot, Dave Matthews and more in this benefit concert for COVID-19 relief efforts in Washington state. The concert was originally scheduled for June 10th but has been rescheduled and will air on NBC and is available to stream via Amazon’s Twitch account.

Electric Blockaloo (June 25) Over 300 artists will participate in this live-streamed concert within the game Minecraft, including Bedouin, Gryffin, Walker & Royce and more. The event will run from the 25-28th.

Glastonbury Festival (June 25) The BBC will broadcast a series of performances by Beyonce, Adele, Coldplay and more to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famous festival. Never-before aired performances will broadcast on BBC networks and via the BBC iPlayer from the 25-29th. 

The Roots Picnic 2020 (June 27) The 13th annual event will include performances by The Roots, H.E.R., Roddy Ricch, and more with appearances by Michelle Obama, Janelle Monae, Kerry Washington, Tom Hanks, and others. The event will stream via YouTube.

Jimmy Buffett - Cabin Fever Virtual Tour (June 27) In lieu of his usual summer tour, the singer will continue re-broadcasting shows from his archives via Margaritaville.tv and Radio Margaritaville on Sirius XM.

Josh Groban (June 27) The singer will perform a greatest hits concert via livestream starting at 4 pm ET. Tickets are available through Groban’s website now.

Front Row Seat: Live At Your House (June 28) Richard Marx will perform in his first live-streamed concert at 4 pm ET. Tickets are available via Tour Gigs.

Zac Brown Band (July 3) The band will perform to raise funds for Camp Southern Ground, supporting mental health service for veterans. The concert kicks off at 8pm ET via the band’s YouTube and Facebook pages.

A Capitol Fourth (July 4) PBS will broadcast and livestream this annual event featuring performances by Patti LaBelle, John Fogerty, The Temptations, and many more at 8 pm ET.