“Like good music, GMHC has found community in tragedy, survival in the face of terror, and power through struggle. At “You Rock My Soul" many kinds of music will combine to provide the perfect soundtrack for our time, to celebrate our victories, and affirm our refusal to rest until there's a world without AIDS." said Ana Oliveira, Executive Director of GMHC. “We are delighted to have an artist of Meshell's and talent and reputation collaborating with us on such an exciting event. Meshell's involvement as music director, collaborator, and performer will no doubt be an irresistible draw for other artists to participate."
Meshell Ndegeocello's funk-laced music has garnered her Grammy nominations for several albums, including Plantation Lullabies, Peace Beyond Passion, and the 1999 release Bitter, which was recognized as Album of the Year by Vibe and Newsweek. Her most recent release, Cookie: The Anthropological Mixtape confirms her reputation as a groundbreaking singer, musician, and songwriter. Rollingstone Magazine describes her music as a “Powerful, beautiful, sensual, and activist." “I could not be more thrilled to perform with my friends and peers at Carnegie Hall for this life & death issue. We're gonna bring down the house!" said Ndegeocello.
Grammy Award winning songwriter/vocalist Cassandra Wilson who was named “America's Best Singer" by Time Magazine will also take the stage performing fronted by Ndegeocello's band which should be a wonderful collaboration between the two artists.
For over twenty years GMHC has provided a wide range of services to thousands of New Yorkers regardless of gender, sexual orientation, income, race, or age. In addition to HIV testing and counseling, legal services, crisis intervention, prevention and treatment education, and a meals program, GMHC continues to advocate for change in HIV and AIDS policy at all levels of government.
New York City remains the epicenter of the AIDS epidemic in the United States, with rates of infection increasing most rapidly among young people and in communities of color. GMHC serves one of every four New Yorkers with AIDS. Of the more than 11,000 clients GMHC serves every year, two-thirds are Black and Latino; 30% are heterosexual; and one-fifth are female.
“We all have the power to make a difference in the fight against HIV and AIDS. No matter who we are, who we sleep with, or where we live," said Ndegeocello. “AIDS does not discriminate. That's one of the reasons why I support this work and am participating in this event."
All proceeds will benefit the GMHC, a non-profit organization that promotes AIDS awareness and provides assistance to those battling the disease. Tickets for “You Rock My Soul" will range from $50-$1,000 and will go on sale to the general public on September 30th. To purchase a ticket, please contact GMHC's Special Events Office (212)367-1472 or email [email protected].
“You Rock My Soul" is produced in association with L. Greaves Media (LGM). For event details please contact LGM Events at (718) 919-9272 or [email protected].
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