FIGHTING TO PRESERVE American musical traditions.
The Music Maker Relief Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit, was founded to preserve the musical traditions of the South by directly supporting the musicians who make it, ensuring their voices will not be silenced by poverty and time. Music Maker will give future generations access to their heritage through documentation and performance programs that build knowledge and appreciation of America’s musical traditions.
PROGRAMS
Education
Building Knowledge
& Appreciation
Makes American musical heritage accessible to current and future generations through public exhibitions, youth engagement, and archival preservation
Performance
A Hand-Up,
Not a Hand Out
Supports artistic excellence through professional development, tour booking and management services
SUSTENANCE
Improving the Lives of Artists
Provides ongoing support to artists living in chronic poverty and emergency grants to artists in crisis
WHAT WE’VE ACCOMPLISHED
12,006
Musician Grants
7,053
Performances
2,428
Songs Released
