The Blues Hall of Fame Tribute FunRaiser (formerly Tribute Jam) was started in May of 2013 by Blues Music Award Winner & Voice Host of Bluesville on SiriusXM, BIGLLOU Johnson. It was his way of paying tribute to the blues men, women and music inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. That prestigious ceremony, always held the evening before the Blues Music Awards lacked just one element.. inductees performing their music live. Hence the Tribute Jam as born! At the time, The Blues Foundation was in throngs of a "building fund" drive for a new place to call home. This worthy cause became the first of many fundraising efforts that the "Blues After Party with a Purpose" would come to the aid of. None of this would have been possible without the support of the wonderful blues artists, fans, friends and sponsors who give of their time, talent and resources to make each event a success. Now celebrating 10 years of presenting the "Blues Party with a Purpose"! Each 1 - Reach, one & Teach one - About the Blues! Thank You!
The purpose of Generation Blues is to inspire and cultivate the next generation of blues lovers. They also assist with helping to fund experimental blues education programs and work to ensure the love of blues music and its history is passed on from generation to generation.
Blues Kids of America is an internationally recognized multicultural, interdisciplinary artist-in-residence music program. This experience is designed to help improve literacy through music with a focus on the Blues, the root of American music.
Established by the Blues Foundation, the HART Fund (Handy Artists Relief Trust) for Blues musicians and their families in financial need due to a range of health concerns. The Fund provides for acute, chronic and preventive medical and dental care, health screenings and more.
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