NEW YORK, NY. (Institute for
Music and Neurologic Function)--The healing power of music and the helping power of musicians come together
September 8th when beloved three-time Grammy nominated singer and songwriter Odetta headlines the 8th Annual
Music Has PowerTM awards benefit at Feinstein's at Loews Regency - The Nightclub of New York. Known for her power and versatility, Odetta's legendary musical legacy spans six decades and musical genres from traditional, folk and spirituals to blues and jazz.
The Music Has Power awards are presented annually by the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF), to honor those individuals in the arts, sciences and business communities whose work contributes to the advancement of vital, often groundbreaking music therapy research, development and programs.
Honored for their contributions to music and healing are Tony Award-winning director, actor, dancer, choreographer and painter Geoffrey Holder; and Gottfried Schlaug, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the Music, Neuroimaging, & Stroke Recovery Laboratories at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Associate Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and a member of the IMNF Scientific Advisory Board.
"We are proud to honor Geoffrey Holder and Dr. Gottfried Schlaug for their life's work and for bringing attention to the important and inspirational role music can play in the science of healing," states IMNF Executive Director, Dr. Concetta Tomaino. "Music Has Power is more than a fund raising event for our programs; it is a vital tool in raising awareness and spotlighting the value of music therapy and the effect of music on the human brain and mind."
A member of the Beth Abraham Family of Health Services, the IMNF's groundbreaking and internationally recognized programs use music therapy to assist in the "awakening and healing" of individuals with a wide-range of neurological conditions including strokes, trauma, dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's diseases. The IMNF plans to expand its work in music therapy for childhood developmental conditions including autism.
The 2008 Music Has Power Awards event starts at 6PM and also features pianist Seth Farber and a special performance by honoree Geoffrey Holder.
The 2008 Music Has Power Awards is sponsored by The Bank of New York Mellon Wealth Management with additional support from Feinstein's at Loews Regency, Steinway and Sons, and Ketel One. Funds raised will support music therapy programs, along with clinical and scientific research. Previous recipients include Dr. Oliver Sacks, Mickey Hart, Remo Belli, moby, and Henry Z. Steinway.
For tickets or sponsorship information please contact: Teresa Simonetti at (718) 519-5880, fax (718) 519-4240 or e-mail [email protected].
