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ActiveMusic has recently worked with the following artists (in alphabetical order):

Audie Delone

Danny O'Keefe

David Robbins

Greg Sampson

Rahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

The Coup

The Fabulous Thunderbirds

The Ford Bros. Blues Band

Tim Robbins



Artists

	Bonnie Raitt
	More than a best-selling artist, respected guitarist, expressive singer, and accomplished songwriter, Bonnie Raitt has become an institution in American music. The release of The Best of Bonnie Raitt On Capitol 1989-2003, her 17th album, makes it clear that her contributions, in music as well as social issues, will endure as hallmarks of our time. Born to a musical family, the nine-time Grammy winner is the daughter of celebrated Broadway singer John Raitt (Carousel, Oklahoma!, The Pajama Game) and accomplished pianist/singer Marge Goddard. She was raised in Los Angeles in a climate of respect for the arts, Quaker traditions, and a commitment to social activism. A Stella guitar given to her as a Christmas present launched Bonnie on her creative journey at the age of eight. While growing up, though passionate about music from the start, she never considered that it would play a greater role than as one of her many growing interests. More Information
	Bonnie Raitt 's Causes
	Bonnie is as known for her lifelong commitment to social activism as she is for her music. She has long been involved with the environmental movement, doing concerts around Forest, Oil, Mining and water protection since the mid-70s. She was a founding member of MUSE (Musicians United for Save Energy) which produced the historic concerts, album and movie, NO NUKES in 1979. She has been especially active in the fight to preserve our Ancient Forests, performing numerous concerts, lobbying in Washington and getting arrested twice in support of a change in forest policy. She has also supported groups working for Native American, women's and human rights, as well as the fight against apartheid in South Africa and US involvement in the war in Central America in the 80s. As one of the founding members of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation she continutes to work for increased recognition, health benefits and royalty reform for the pioneer generation of R&B artists to whom we owe so much. In 1995, she helped establish the Bonnie Raitt Guitar Program, which now provides free guitar lessons to kids in over 180 Boys and Girls Clubs around the world. More Information
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