Do You Know What it Means

"My heart's always gonna be in New Orleans. It ain't just the place, it's the whole culture. The music will survive; the people will survive."
-- Dr. John, September 2, 2005

Well, we just wrapped up music day here, but as every day goes by the gulf coast situation is looking worse and worse, and I can't help thinking about the profound musical heritage of New Orleans. In that spirit, here's a list of things you can do to help New Orleans musicians right now:

Donate:

• Preservation Hall's New Orleans Musicians Hurricane Relief Fund: 100% of your donation goes directly to help New Orleans musicians affected by the hurricane. You can even buy a spiffy "Do You Know What it Means" t-shirt, with all proceeds going to support the musicians.
  

• Tipitinas Foundation: working to locate all New Orleans artists and their families and then find housing for those who need it.
  
  

• New Orleans Musicians' Clinic: offering comprehensive healthcare to New Orleans musicians.
  
  

• Help Rebuild WWOZ: New Orleans flagship roots radio station has been, like everything else, devastated.
  

DC People:

Twins Jazz on U Street is hosting a marathon fundraiser for victims of Katrina on Sunday, September 11.