Musicians Come Together To Benefit Tsunami Victims

The latest statistics regarding the disaster in Southeast Asia are instantaneously conveyed via satellite linkups and blogs. This combination of tragedy and technology inspired Andrea Zonn and John Cutliffe to establish the Hands Across the Water project. They have gathered a group of musicians from America, Ireland and the U.K. to record a CD benefitting Save the Children.

Hands Across The Water has secured the support of Vince Gill (pictured above), John Prine, Maura O’Connell, Eddi Reader, Paul Brady, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Sharon Shannon and more.

”I think the connections that exist in our musical and social circles are powerfully symbolic of a greater global unity,” says Zonn.

Cutliffe, from Buncrana, adds, “We are fortunate to count some of the finest musicians in Ireland, Scotland and America among our friends. And our friends have friends. The bond of music ripples outward into the world, and we’re calling on our friends to contribute their gifts to help those so desperately in need right now.”

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