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Touring Hawaii, Bonnie Raitt Shares Roots in Activism and Philanthropy on HPR's ATC
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Publish Date: 2017-03-23 22:22:00
Description: For decades, Bonnie Raitt has mixed her passion for music with philanthropy and activism. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend is continuing the tour for her 2016 release Dig In Deep with dates Friday at the MACC and Saturday at the Blaisdell Concert Hall before heading... deeper... into the Asia Pacific. She explored how her family musical and Quaker roots have influenced a lifetime of music and giving back with HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence . In this very special conversation, the first-time HPR ATC guest discussed her background in detail, including how her family commitment to Quaker values shaped decades of philanthropic efforts, and the ways her parents' background in performing inspired her own musical career. She explained how she utilizes her concert tickets to support nonprofits , and shared information about her partnership with the Aria Foundation . She also discussed the fertile scene of performance and activism she found in the Boston area when in college
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