India Arie provides us with more than a catchy tune. Her
music carries a real message worth listening to. She has sold over 3.3 million
records in the US and 10 million worldwide. Her accolades include being nominated
for a Grammy 21 times and winning 4 including Best R&B album. She has
collaborated with Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Akon, John
Legend, Adele and many others. Aries’ greatest collaboration was a song that
she performed with Pink.
The song entitled “I am Not My Hair” is a song about how
(Breast Cancer and Chemotherapy/Took away her crown and glory/She promised God
if she was to survive/She would enjoy every day of her life). According to
Arie, the original version of “I Am Not My Hair” originated from Pink's
decision to do away with her locks. However, the last verse was written after
Melissa Etheridge's performance at the 2005 Grammy Awards, where she appeared
bald from chemotherapy to treat breast cancer.
October is Breast Cancer awareness month. Help support India
Arie on November 3, as she empowers women who suffer from breast cancer.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster
or at the box office.
You can get involved
in your community as well. CrossFit Rapture located on 285 Orinoco Dr.,
Brightwaters, is holding Barbells
for Boobs on October 5. Joe Abruzzo, son of a breast cancer survivor, will
be hosting the fundraiser. The charity helps raise money to provide mammograms
for women. Barbells for Boobs will get you warmed up for The
American Cancer Society’s Breast Cancer Walk. The walk will be held on
October 6 at Dowling College, Brookhaven Campus and again on October 20, at
Jones Beach State Park. Join the fight and win tickets to other events here at
The Paramount.
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