Music

The next time you plan to add some CDs to your music collection, think about where your money goes. Or consider the artist, his or her lifestyle, what the artist stands for. By buying a music CD, you are not merely buying music. Every little action has thousands of little arms. You are also supporting that artist's lifestyle, and all the people involved in making that CD.

SOLAR POWERED STUDIO





One recording studio in London is thinking of music and its carbon footprint. Premises Recording Studio and Cafe in London boasts a solar powered studio. Studio A is a first in Europe and probably the world. Two recent artists who have used the all solar-powered studio are Lily Allen and Bloc Party. Bloc Party also actively supports MakePovertyHistory.Org


PUTUMAYO : WORLD CULTURE

Consider buying Putumayo World Music, it is a lifestyle brand that promotes music of world cultures. They provide a world wide range compassing African, Asian, Blues, Brazil, Carribean, Groove, Lounge, Latin, Louissiana, latin and Middle East. Lend your listening ears to the differenct cultures and foster a culture of tolerance and love and peace. Celebrate it with music.

Putumayo also has non-profit initiatives, supporting organizations like Aid to Artisans, Amnesty International, Artists for a New South Africa, Coffee Kids, Fund for Folk Culture, Global Exchange, GROOTS, Karnaval Kid, L'Institut National des Arts (Bamako), Make a Wish and others. By helping Putomayo, you help support these organizations as well.

If you are a retailer or wish to be one link here to sell Putumayo in your store. http://www.putumayo.com/distributors.html

THiNK GLOBAL : POSITIVE MUSIC

A new label on scene is Think Global. They have two CDs out, Think Global : Bellydance and Think Global : West Africa Unwired. Both come in covers that is 100% recycled paper. Think Global brings the message of poverty reduction, human rights and the environment. They are in partner with Oxfam and Amnesty International.


WHERE TO SHOP

A good place to shop for CDs is are the Hungersite, Breast Cancer Site , Literacy Site Store, Child Health Site, Rainforest Site, Animal Rescue Site stores.

The Breast Cancer Site and sponsors will fund 1.0 % of a mammogram for each CD purchased from their online store The Child Health Site store and sponsors will fund health services to save or improve the lives of 4.5 children with each CD.
The Rainforest Site will preserve 1145.0 sq. ft. of land for each CD purchased.
The Literacy Site will fund 0.5 children's book(s) for each Jewish Odyssey CD purchased.
With each CD purchased, The Animal Rescue Site will fund 14.0 bowls of food for animals living in sanctuaries and shelters.