Music CAN make the world a better place

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Do you believe we can change the world through music?

In the United States our foreign-aid programs do not support our belief that we are a nation known for its good works around the world. The US public believes we spend a great deal more money helping other countries than we actually do. Polls suggest that most Americans think the federal government spends about 10 to 15 percent of its budget on foreign aid. (see this surveyProgram for International Policy Attitudes at the University of Maryland)

The truth is that we spend less than 1%, the lowest of any industrialized nation.

All of sub-Saharan Africa receives just over $1 billion per year from the US in economic aid. If everyone in the United States gave up one soft drink a month we could double our current aid to Africa. If everyone gave up one movie a year we could double our current aid to Africa and

We have an even better idea:
If every American would buy 10 songs by African Artists -- We would DOUBLE the amount of money the US is currently sending to Africa. This is what we mean by 'Tune Your World'

Where does the money go?
At least 50% (in some cases 100%) of your purchase will go to African Artists, or an African relief NGO and stay in Africa. With this money, musicians will be able to buy new instruments, recording or performing equipment, complete their education, or put a new roof on their house. Together we can create a thriving music economy in places where the music industry has never worked very well. We are starting in Africa and we will be moving to other parts of the world as our work progresses.
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