WhyHunger, a non-profit working to finish world starvation and the injustices that trigger it, broadcasts Amplified Offered by EY – the 2nd annual live performance kick-off to its Hungerthon fund-raising marketing campaign, now in its thirty ninth yr. The electrifying occasion coming to New York’s Irving Plaza on Tuesday, October 15 includes a vary of expertise throughout funk, blues, hip hop, and soul, together with iconic Grammy Award winners and Tonight Present home band The Roots, acclaimed guitar prodigy Grace Bowers and her band The Hodge Podge and thrilling particular company to be introduced.
Dedicated to addressing starvation’s myriad social and financial causes, WhyHunger – based by the late singer/songwriting Harry Chapin and radio DJ Invoice Ayers in 1975 – has music in its DNA. WhyHunger has partnered with iHeartRadio because the Premier Audio Associate for Amplified to harness the ability of music to gas the meals justice motion. Relixjournal known as final yr’s inaugural Amplified “a dynamic showcase of sound,” and “a energetic and soulful dance get together.”
Funds raised will instantly assist WhyHunger’s work to finish starvation and defend the human proper to nutritious meals. For extra info go to WhyHunger.org/Amplified.
The Roots shared, “It’s exhausting to consider a extra worthy purpose than serving to folks worldwide to entry meals. We’re honored to hitch WhyHunger for a terrific evening of music and proud to assist the work they do – making the world a greater place.”
Grace Bowers remarked, “It’s a privilege to assist the legendary band The Roots for such an unbelievable trigger like WhyHunger. We’re excited concerning the alternative to lift cash and consciousness for community-led options that assist feed these in want.”
WhyHunger’s Govt Director Jenique Jones stated, “We’re thrilled to carry our second annual Amplified – a joyous celebration of music that raises consciousness of our vital mission. Nutritious meals is a human proper, however one typically denied. We’re happy with our work worldwide to handle the social, environmental, racial, and financial injustice on the root of starvation, and we hope you’ll be a part of us on this ongoing journey towards justice.”
