Lupe Fiasco Performs at RIAA Benefit Concert Supporting Musicians On Call Healthcare Initiative
Lupe Fiasco performed a special benefit concert for Musicians On Call (MOC) at The Atlantis in Washington D.C., hosted by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Human Artistry Campaign (HAC). The event supported MOC's mission of bringing live music to patients in healthcare facilities.
Lupe Fiasco performs at RIAA benefit
The event brought together music industry professionals, policymakers, and community members, with support from sponsors including Alibaba Group, BMI, GIPC, Jewel Box Platinum, and SoundExchange.
RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier emphasized the organization's commitment to recognizing MOC's work and promoting responsible AI use in music creation. Torianne Valdez, MOC's Director of Artist Relations, highlighted how their partnership with RIAA helps bring music to thousands of patients annually.
Lupe Fiasco, the Chicago-born rapper and producer who also teaches at Yale, MIT, and Johns Hopkins University, has demonstrated innovative approaches to music technology through projects like Endless LUP, an AI-powered radio station trained on his style.
For 25 years, Musicians On Call has:
- Reached over a million people across all 50 states
- Provided live music in hospitals through bedside, virtual, and streaming programs
- Served patients, families, caregivers, and veterans
- Continuously expanded through technological innovation
Notable artists who have volunteered with MOC include:
- Dolly Parton
- Kelly Clarkson
- Ed Sheeran
- Katy Perry
- Blake Shelton
- Keith Urban
- Luke Bryan
- And many other renowned musicians
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Through its innovative online platform, Musicians On Call continues to expand its reach and revolutionize access to music in healthcare settings nationwide.
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