BECAUSE THE MUSIC MATTERS
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OUR MISSION
The Music Maker Relief Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit, was founded to preserve the musical traditions of the South by directly supporting the musicians who make it, ensuring their voices will not be silenced by poverty and time.
Music Maker will give future generations access to their heritage through documentation and performance programs that build knowledge and appreciation of America’s musical traditions.
PROGRAMS
EDUCATION
Makes American musical heritage accessible to current and future generations through public exhibitions, youth engagement, and archival preservation.
PERFORMANCE
Supports artistic excellence through professional development, tour booking and management services.
SUSTENANCE
Provides ongoing support to artists living in chronic poverty and emergency grants to artists in crisis
What We’ve Accomplished

Musician Grants

Performances

Songs Released

Artists Supported
Meet the Music Makers
Since 1994, Music Maker has worked with over 300 artists through our various programs, helping them overcome the obstacles of poverty and geography in order to elevate the awareness of their cultural importance.
HEAR THE MUSIC MAKERS
Blue Muse is a musical testament to the 25 year history of the Music Maker Relief Foundation and its partner artists. The album features 21 tracks, most of which were recorded by Music Maker founder Timothy Duffy, that capture the infinite complexity of Traditional American Music
Blog

Welcome Our New Advancement Coordinator
This week, we were pleased to welcome the newest member of the...

The Eye of Freeman Vines
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Event Schedule
SHOP MUSIC MAKER

Etta Baker – Railroad Bill 12” Vinyl
$20.00

Various Artists – Amazing Grace
$12.00

We are the Music Makers! 2-CD Set
$15.00

Etta Baker – Railroad Bill 12” Vinyl
$20.00

Various Artists – Amazing Grace
$12.00

We are the Music Makers! 2-CD Set
$15.00