Music in Action Foundation
3555 London St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Fon: +1-323-333 1178
   
 
 

Mission Statement

Music in Action is a non-profit foundation committed to creating and sharing music as a catalyst for change. Its purpose is to connect musicians with important causes, making music that makes a difference.

We believe that the experience of joy and happiness is a vital right for people in every corner of the world. Music fosters joy. It has the ability to speak to the heart, transform ideas and inspire our collective humanity. It can call us into action to take responsibility for our world.

Music in Action aims to achieve the benefits of shared music by bringing live bands and interactive arts to communities affected by violence, poverty and fear – to celebrate life and raise awareness through active participation. The benefits extend both ways, affecting both the communities and artists involved. Artists can bring a new depth to their own creativity, and generate new ideas and material, including collaboration. Musicians can return to their own communities to share their experiences and documentation, through collected art and field recordings, thus bringing awareness of the issues home to a wider audience and bolstering advocacy and support.
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June 2009 - The Durgas, an activist band for social justice and community change visit Mae Sot, Thailand area to perform for the Burmese migrant community

The primary objective for this trip was to empower children through interactive music, and to promote structured education for all Burmese migrant children.

The Durgas performed a repertory of interactive songs for students to sing along with at a total of 15 schools and learning centers, at Dr. Cynthia’s The Mae Tao Clinic, and at the AAPPB headquarters. They performed to over 5,500 students and individuals in the community. The band was interviewed on local DK radio, as well as for DVBYV (Democratic Voice of Burma Youth Voice), a youth oriented television program broadcast on local Thai TV. They returned to their home communities with audio and video recordings of their musical exchange, which they have formatted for Internet video sharing sites, enabling them to contribute to the global advocacy campaign and continue to draw attention to the needs of this migrant community. [read more...]