This is not a good time for blues musicians, since most tours and events have been canceled, at least for the foreseeable future.
A number of organizations are trying to help. If you would like to assist them by donating what you can, here are some places that are directly providing aid to needy blues musicians.
The Blues Foundation has created the COVID-19 Blues Musician Emergency Relief Fund. Donate at
A number of organizations are trying to help. If you would like to assist them by donating what you can, here are some places that are directly providing aid to needy blues musicians.
The Blues Foundation has created the COVID-19 Blues Musician Emergency Relief Fund. Donate at
blues.org/covid-19-fund
The Music Maker Relief Foundation was founded several years ago 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. Donate at
musicmakers.org/donations/
The Jazz Foundation of America has created the COVID-19 Musicians' Emergency Fund for both jazz and blues musicians who need help. Donate at
jazzfoundation.org/covid19fund/
The Sweet Relief Musicians Fund provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians and music industry workers who are struggling to make ends meet. Donate at
flipcause.com/secure/donate/Nzc4Njg=
The Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund provides direct financial assistance to musicians who have lost work as a result of Corona-related event cancellations. Donate at
equalsound.org/project/corona-relief-fund/#donate
The Recording Academy and its affiliated charitable foundation MusiCares have established the COVID-19 Relief Fund to help those in the music community affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Donate at
grammy.com/musicians/get-help/musicians-coronavirus-relief-fund
Also, remember that, during the pandemic, many musicians are giving virtual concerts and requesting monetary aid. Follow them on Facebook, enjoy the music, and give!
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