We’re opinionated. Uncensored Interview talks to plenty of musicians with something to say and who deserve to be heard. To further that goal, we’ve teamed up with Big Think to bring our viewers ideas that matter from people who matter.
From poverty in Jamaica and music therapy in the Bronx to health awareness in Haiti and warm clothes in cold Canada, it’s clear that musicians are actively using their public platforms to further social causes in the name of empowering lives.
Take a peek at artists like Moby, John Legend, Wyclef Jean, Margaret Cho, Metric and Ziggy Marley sharing their thoughts on how they create change.
Moby cites the Civil Rights Act and the Environmental Protection Agency as successful reasons to work within the system for change.
John Legend describes his philanthropic partnership with Jeff Sachs, the Show Me Poverty Action Tour – an effort to help college students fight poverty.
Wyclef Jean discusses his Yéle Foundation, a foundation committed to improving lives in the singer’s native country.
Margaret Cho sheds light on the West Memphis Three, a group of teenagers she thinks was unjustly imprisoned.
Metric find tangible ways to reach the needy by donating money raised on tour.
Ziggy Marley discusses how he is serving the poor of Kingston, Jamaica through his charity, U.R.G.E. (Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment).
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