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NASHVILLE, TN --
Music Heals International (MHI) whose global mission brings
music and musicians to children in need to rebuild
communities and inspire resilience and creativity, has
announced the first-ever annual recipient for the MHI Rob
Wasserman Memorial Ambassador Award in partnership with
Gibson Gives, the philanthropic division of Gibson, the
iconic global instrument brand. MHI is honored to recognize
acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Lukas Nelson whose
commitment to music and its healing power beautifully
reflects the spirit of this award at this inaugural event.
This one-night-only, intimate event features a special live
music performance from Lukas Nelson and Friends, including
Paul Beaubrun from Arcade Fire, and more, on Wednesday, June
18 from 7:00pm-9:30pm at the Gibson Garage Nashville located
at 209 10th Ave S, Suite 209 in downtown Nashville, TN. All
proceeds from the event will benefit Music Heals
International; tickets for the Lukas Nelson event are
limited and on sale now HERE.
“Music Heals
International is proud to honor Lukas for his incredible
contributions to our work and mission over the past decade
by presenting him with the first-ever Rob Wasserman Memorial
Ambassador Award, alongside our wonderful partner, Gibson
Gives” says Sara Wasserman, Founder and Executive Director,
MHI. “This award is especially meaningful-not only does it
celebrate Lukas as an extraordinary artist and musician
whose gifts uplift the world, but it also honors the
enduring legacy of my father, which continues to live on
through the work of MHI.”
“Gibson Gives is
proud to support the remarkable programs and mission of
Music Heals International,” adds Erica Krusen, Global
Executive Director of Gibson Gives. “We are especially
excited to honor Gibson artist, Lukas Nelson with the
inaugural Rob Wasserman Memorial Ambassador Award at our
Gibson Garage in Nashville--celebrating not only his
artistry, but the profound impact he and Music Heals
International continue to make through the power of music.”
Following Haiti’s
devastating earthquake songwriter in 2010, Music Heals
International Founder and Executive Director, Sara Wasserman
began volunteering in the country through J/P Haitian Relief
Organization, now CORE -. After seeing the unmistakable
impact of music as a tool to help children cope and find joy
after this traumatic uprooting, Sara started Music Heals
International as a way to bring music education to the
children of Delmas 32 and communities beyond.
As a singer,
recording artist, and producer, music has always been an
important part of Sara Wasserman’s life. The daughter of
GRAMMY®-winning bassist Rob Wasserman, she first began
performing on tour with her father and Bob Weir’s band,
RatDog. This was followed by solo tours of the U.S. and
Europe and the release of her debut album Solid Ground,
which featured collaborations with Aaron Neville, Lou Reed,
Christian McBride, Stephen Perkins, Bob Weir and Rob
Wasserman. Sara joined the Board of Directors of the
Peruvian children’s orphanage Casa de Milagros in 2007 and
produced a series of fundraising concerts, featuring many of
the artists with whom she has collaborated. She also served
on the host committee in 2013 and 2014 for Sean Penn &
Friends Help Haiti Home Gala. Her passion for music and
helping children build better lives led her to volunteer in
Haiti with J/P Haitian Relief Organization (J/P HRO) in 2012
and ultimately launch Music Heals International in
partnership with CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort),
and Music Will.
The leading global
guitar brand, Gibson continues to shape the sounds of
generations of musicians across the globe. Gibson supports
the global music community through its philanthropic
division, Gibson Gives. The mission of Gibson Gives is to
support non-profit organizations worldwide in their efforts
to advance musicians, youth-focused education, music, and
health and wellness initiatives. 100% of donations to Gibson
Gives go towards giving the gift of music.
All proceeds from
the event will benefit Music Heals International; tickets
for the Lukas Nelson event are limited and on sale now HERE.
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