TOKYO — U.S. pop icon Cyndi Lauper is on the front lines of disaster relief for Japan. The "True Colors" star is currently in the country offering aid by raising money and lifting spirits through concerts and charity events in Japan.
The singer was in the country touring for her Grammy-nominated album Memphis Blues when an 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck the island March 11, followed by the threat of nuclear crisis. Though recommended to leave, Cyndi and her band didn't feel they were in imminent danger so they elected to stay and offer support the best way they could: through the healing power of their music.
By continuing the tour Cyndi wanted to personally offer her fans 90 minutes of distraction and a chance to unite and transcend the national tragedy through music. She is doing radio and TV charity events at each concert, collecting cash at the shows and donating all her Memphis Blues royalties earned in Japan to the Japanese Red Cross. In addition she recorded a ringtone to sell in Japan through Kyodo, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to help victims of the natural disaster.
Of course, Cyndi is no stranger to humanitarian aid. She co-founded the True Colors Fund and its related tour and "Give a Damn" Campaign to advance lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality and to end LGBT youth homelessness. And as a spokesperson for MAC Viva Glam lipstick and lipglass, she has helped raise millions of dollars to help women, men and children affected by HIV/AIDS.
The Memphis Blues tour continues this summer in Europe.
By continuing the tour Cyndi wanted to personally offer her fans 90 minutes of distraction and a chance to unite and transcend the national tragedy through music. She is doing radio and TV charity events at each concert, collecting cash at the shows and donating all her Memphis Blues royalties earned in Japan to the Japanese Red Cross. In addition she recorded a ringtone to sell in Japan through Kyodo, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to help victims of the natural disaster.
Of course, Cyndi is no stranger to humanitarian aid. She co-founded the True Colors Fund and its related tour and "Give a Damn" Campaign to advance lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality and to end LGBT youth homelessness. And as a spokesperson for MAC Viva Glam lipstick and lipglass, she has helped raise millions of dollars to help women, men and children affected by HIV/AIDS.
The Memphis Blues tour continues this summer in Europe.
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