In a statement released today, Marilyn
Bergman, president of The ASCAP Foundation, announced
The ASCAP Foundation’s endorsement of Heineken
USA’s Green Ribbon Initiative, which benefits
the Celia Cruz Foundation, and is designed to raise
awareness and funds for music education programs
in communities across the country.
As part of the initiative, Heineken
will design a special green ribbon, and members
of the media, celebrities and others attending
this year’s Latin GRAMMY® Awards, set
for September 3rd in Miami, are encouraged to wear
the green ribbon to highlight the need to support
music education programs. In turn, Heienken will
make a special donation to the Celia Cruz Foundation
on behalf of all those who wear the green ribbon.
“Celia Cruz was a passionate
supporter of music education programs in the Latin
community,” says Marilyn Bergman. “Because
of The ASCAP Foundation’s similiar commitment
to support the development of music creators through
educational programs, I encourage the music community
and, in particular ASCAP’s Latin GRAMMY nominees,
to support this noteworthy cause by proudly wearing
the special green ribbon.”
ASCAP’s Latin GRAMMY nominees
include Sergio George, Rubén Blades, Olga
Tañón, Ednita Nazario, Enrique Iglesias,
Ilegales, Tego Calderón, El General, Vico
C, Maná, Víctor Manuelle, Gilberto
Santa Rosa, Grupo Manía, Los Hermanos Rosario,
Kinito Méndez, Ramón Emilio Rojo
(Monchy y Alexandra), Jorge Fdo. Rodríguez,
Iván Acosta, Philip Martínez (Pipo),
Gary Núñez-Plena Libre, Jorge Luis
Piloto, Joan Sebastian, Emilio Navaira, Los Terribles
Del Norte, Alicia Villarreal, David Oquendo, and
Patty Cabrera.
About the ASCAP Foundation
Since 1975 The ASCAP Foundation has been dedicated
to supporting American music creators and encouraging
the development of American music through educational
and talent development programs. Included in
these are songwriting workshops, grants, scholarships,
music education programs, and public service
projects for senior composers and lyricists.
The programs of The ASCAP Foundation are supported
by contributions from ASCAP members and from
music lovers throughout the United States. For
more information on The ASCAP Foundation visit
http://www.ascapfoundation.org/.
