It is our belief as musicians, that music has the ability to improve lives. While the nation of Haiti continues to pull itself together, we musicians hope to ensure the continuing of musical education in Port Au Prince and beyond.
Common Cloud Records along with the Carrefour Collaborative and the artists involved here have set out to do just that. Each installment of these limited edition seven inches will focus on an immediate and specific need facing young musicians in Haiti.
Through the generosity of the musicians and artists involved, every penny spent on one of these seven inches will go directly to the cause. By purchasing one of these records, you are affirming the belief that music can indeed improve lives, and its healing and empowering qualities are needed now more than ever before. Let us ensure that the musical aspirations of each of these students do not become casualties of this indelible tragedy.
What does Fey mean?
Fey is the creole word for "leaf" and it is a positive symbol of healing in Haitian culture.
"Lamed Wufniks" by Ragged Claws
Side B
"Arrested" by Mike Noyce (of Bon Iver)
Includes:
· Limited Edition 7" Record (Only 300 made!)
· Unique packaging
· Hand-screened & numbered art print
Recieve an unreleased Ragged Claws song when you preorder!
On January 12, 2010 amidst the rubble of the collapsed Holy Trinity School of Music in Port Au Prince, lay broken cellos, folded trumpets, crushed pianos - each one representing the passions and dreams of a young aspiring musician being put on hold. Every penny from this first installment will go directly to the purchasing and procuring of instruments to replace those that were damaged when the school's building collapsed. Our goal is a simple one: to put instruments back in the hands of these students. We are in close contact with the school's directors and we will keep you up to date as we put this money to work.
of Music to replace those destroyed by the earthquake.