Good Friday

Arcade Fire, Mavis Staples Support American Civil Liberties Union

January 27, 2017

by Aaron Brophy

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Arcade Fire have released the new protest song "I Give You Power" to support the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).

2015 From the Vault: Buffy Sainte-Marie's 50 Plus Years of Activism and Music

January 20, 2017

by Karen Bliss

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CARAS announced this week that the legendary folk singer and activist will be the recipient of the 2017 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at the Junos in Ottawa this spring. Here's an interview from the 2015 vault of Samaritanmag.

The Kingston Frontenacs' special Tragically Hip-themed jerseys

Hockey Team Honours The Tragically Hip

January 13, 2017

by Aaron Brophy

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The Kingston Frontenacs will honour their hometown's rock 'n' roll heroes with a special fundraising game on Jan. 28. They will wear custom-themed jerseys to mark the occasion.

Little Big Town To Help Launch Music In Our Schools Tour

January 6, 2017

by Aaron Brophy

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The award-winning country group is supporting the cause of music education in US schools by sharing their experiences with students at a Disney workshop.

Lorraine Segato (centre) with Woody Cormier and Maryanne Epp, both featured in the Lowdown Tracks documentary and CD — photo courtesy of Songs From The Lowdown.

Q&A: Album Featuring Homeless Musicians Compiled By Singer Lorraine Segato

December 23, 2016

by Perry Stern

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The Parachute Club singer and activist has compiled a soundtrack for an acclaimed documentary on homeless musicians.

The Rolling Stones Led Charity Initiative in Cuba for Musicians

December 16, 2016

by Karen Bliss

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Upon exiting Havana, the rock legends left equipment behind to benefit local players, Keith Richards reveals to Samaritanmag.

Huron Carole with Tom Jackson (centre). Photo: Bill Borgwardt

Tom Jackson: From Crawl Space to Charity Space and $200M Raised

December 9, 2016

by Nick Krewen

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Few actors and singers have a heart as big as Tom Jackson, who has dedicated his life to philanthropy and raised over $200M in combined cash/in-kind donations staging events such as the annual Huron Carole.

By Divine Right's Last Depeche Mode Cover Performance To Help All Paws

December 2, 2016

by Aaron Brophy

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Veteran indie rockers to play a benefit show to assist an animal rescue charity.

Metallica Supports Toronto Food Bank With Charity Concert

November 25, 2016

by Aaron Brophy

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The giants of thrash metal will play a fundraising show for The Daily Bread Food Bank on Tuesday at a comparatively small venue. They've performed at similar benefits in the US and UK.

Star-Studded Lineup Assembles To Boost Fight Against Teen Cancer

November 18, 2016

by Nick Krewen

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British duo SSHH recruits such stars as Eddie Vedder and members of The Sex Pistols and Marilyn Manson for a new covers album. Proceeds will go to organisations combating teen cancer.

7 Songs For Remembrance Day

November 11, 2016

by Aaron Brophy

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Over the years countless musicians across numerous genres have composed thoughtful and often moving songs connected to Remembrance Day. Samaritan Mag has collected some of them...