Grammy Award Winner NE-YO and Singer-Songwriter Solange to Perform at VH1 Summer of Soul Concert Presented by Harman Kardon and
02 Juli 2008 - 6:31PM
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A Benefit For The VH1 Save The Music Foundation SAG HARBOR, N.Y.,
July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum singer
and chart topping songwriter, NE-YO will be the headlining
performer along with singer-songwriter Solange at VH1 Summer of
Soul Concert Presented By Harman Kardon and Mercedes-Benz, a
benefit for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation on Friday, July 18,
2008 at 7:00pm at EMM Group's THE Estate, Eugene Remm and Mark
Birnbaum's home in the Hamptons. Guests will also be entertained by
world renowned DJ Sky Nellor. In previous years, Event Chairs
Morris & Jaci Reid, Toni Braxton, Ciara and Nicolette Sheridan
have helped to raise over $150,000 to support The Foundation's
efforts to restore and sustain instrumental music education
programs. For this summer's highly anticipated summer event, the
VH1 Save The Music Foundation is partnering with VH1 Soul with the
goal of raising over $200,000. "For more than a decade, the VH1
Save The Music Foundation has taken the lead in restoring
instrumental music education programs in America's public schools
and raising awareness about the importance of music as a part of
every child's complete education, says Paul Cothran, Foundation
Executive Director/VP. Music making develops creativity,
self-expression, discipline and focus, which carry over into other
subjects. These skills are also crucial if our nation is to
maintain its rich tradition of innovation." This event continues to
be hosted by Morris and Jaci Reid. Members of this year's Host
Committee include: Aretha Franklin, Ashanti, Barbara K, Beyonce
Knowles, Breeze, Charlie & Lauran Walk, Christina Norman,
Danity Kane, Dirk Ziff, Ferras, Gordon Singer, John Sykes, John
Varvatos, Jonathan Sheffer, Katy Perry, Kelly Rowland, Larry Cohen,
Lorraine Bracco, Lyfe Jennings, Maroon 5, Michelle Williams,
N.E.R.D, Paul Cothran, Richard Gay, Rick Krim, Robin Thicke, Ron
Perelman, Sandra Lee, Sara Bareilles, Scott H. Rauch, Sheila C.
Johnson, Solange Knowles, Stella Keitel, Susan Blond, Tamia &
Grant Hill, Taryn Manning, Tom Calderone, Tyson Beckford and Wynton
Marsalis. In addition to Presenting Sponsors Harman Kardon and
Mercedes-Benz, the charity fundraiser is sponsored by and in
partnership with: EMM Group, Hamptons.com, Hamptons Magazine,
JetBlue Airways, Jose Cuervo, Plum TV, Relevent, Snapple
Antioxidant Water, VH1, VH1 Soul and Westin Rinehart. About VH1
Save The Music Since 1997, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation has
successfully restored and sustained instrumental music programs in
1,500 public schools in more than 100 cities across the country,
including Memphis, Houston, Chicago, New York, Denver, Baltimore
and Milwaukee. Over the past ten years, various artists and
celebrities have shown their devotion to the VH1 Save The Music
Foundation by partnering with the organization as they've reached
out to struggling school districts across the country. Celebrities
including Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Sting, Billy Joel, Kiefer
Sutherland, John Legend, Rob Thomas, Alicia Keys, Jewel and many
more have donated their time and efforts to the organization in
attempts to raise awareness about the importance of music in a
child's education To date, The Foundation has provided more than
$40 million in new musical instruments, affecting the lives of more
than 1 million children. For more information on the VH1 Save The
Music Foundation, please visit
http://www.vh1.com/partners/save_the_music/ About Harman Kardon
Harman International Industries, Incorporated
(http://www.harman.com/) designs, manufactures and markets a wide
range of audio and infotainment products for the automotive,
consumer and professional markets. The Company maintains a strong
presence in the Americas, Europe and Asia and employs more than
11,000 people worldwide. The Harman International family of brands
spans some 15 leading names including AKG, Audioaccess, Becker,
BSS, Crown, dbx, DigiTech, Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon,
Mark Levinson, Revel, QNX, Soundcraft and Studer. The Company's
stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the Symbol
HAR. CONTACT: Susan Blond, Inc. Elizabeth Rosenthal (212) 333-7728
x 105 DATASOURCE: VH1 CONTACT: Elizabeth Rosenthal of Susan Blond,
Inc. for VH1, +1-212-333-7728 x 105, Web Site:
http://www.vh1.com/partners/save_the_music/
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