Music & video
We support Oxfam America because they save lives, help people overcome poverty, and fight for social justice," says Bloc Party singer Kele Okereke. "Oxfam helps our fans become activists by showing them how take action to change things for the better."
Bloc Party isn't the only artist teaming up with Oxfam to build a global movement for change. Other bands and musicians working with us include Angelique Kidjo, Arcade Fire, Bell X1, Ben Sollee, Cat Power, Coldplay, Crowded House, Dave Douglas, DJ Shadow, Editors, LCD Soundsystem, M. Ward, Missy Higgins, Nicole Atkins, O.A.R., Ra Ra Riot, She & Him, Sigur Rós, State Radio, Stereolab, Street Dogs, Tegan & Sara, Thao Nguyen, The Breeders, Thievery Corporation, and WILCO.
Video
Check out these videos of artists supporting Oxfam.
Ben Sollee goes for a bike ride with Oxfam America in Austin, TX at the 2009 SXSW Festival.
Thao Nguyen (of Thao and The Get Down Stay Down) performs live at Oxfam America HQ in Boston.
Crowded House gives an onstage shout-out to Oxfam.
Music
Listen to some music to benefit our work.
- Waxploitation Music Corp is releasing Causes 2, an album to benefit Darfur relief agencies including Oxfam America. The album features rare and exclusive songs from artists like The Decemberists, Gnarls Barkley, LCD Soundsystem, My Morning Jacket, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, and more. Download it.
- Merge Records recently released SCORE! 20 Years of Merge Records: THE COVERS!, a 20-track CD featuring artists like The Shins, Ryan Adams, Bright Eyes, The New Pornographers, Okkervil River, Death Cab For Cutie, and others. All proceeds from the sale of the album will benefit worthy charities, including Oxfam America. Preview it.
