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Michael Stipe Single Aids Eco 'Extinction Rebellion'

Former R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe has released his first-ever solo single "Your Capricious Soul."

Michael Stipe Single Aids Eco 'Extinction Rebellion'

By Aaron Brophy

Former R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe has released his first-ever solo single "Your Capricious Soul."


Proceeds from the song are going towards emerging environmental movement, Extinction Rebellion.

“I took a long break from music, and I wanted to jump back in. I love 'Your Capricious Soul' — it’s my first solo work," said Stipe. "I want to add my voice to this exciting shift in consciousness. Extinction Rebellion gave me the incentive to push the release and not wait. Our relationship to the environment has been a lifelong concern and I now feel hopeful — optimistic, even. I believe we can bring the kind of change needed to improve our beautiful planet Earth, our standing and our place on it."

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Started in October 2018, Extinction Rebellion is dedicated to "non-violent civil disobedience to achieve radical change in order to minimise the risk of human extinction and ecological collapse." The emerging organization says it has three major demands: — Continue reading Aaron Brophy's feature at Samaritanmag.

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NMC’s partner, JB Music Therapy, delivering a music therapy session
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NMC’s partner, JB Music Therapy, delivering a music therapy session

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Music News Digest: National Muisc Centre and Artscan Circle Get Big Boosts for Music Therapy and Northern Indigenous Youth Workshop Initiatives

Also this week: MusicNL, Kitchener Blues Fest and other festival announcements.

The National Music Centre (NMC) is expanding its Music Therapy Initiative.

The announcement comes after a $500,000 five-year commitment from BMO. The program aims to bring the healing power of music therapy to more patients, families and communities across Canada thorugh evidence-based music therapy programs in hospitals and community health settings. Through a partnership with The Jim Pattison Foundation, BMO’s contribution will be matched dollar-for-dollar, amplifying the initiative’s reach and impact.

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