Rhythms of Social Change: Music to Oxfam's Ears

02-03 MAR 06 | Our 2-part music night was a huge success! With a total of 200 people for both nights, 9 performers and 2 slam poets later, we can say we got Oxfam's message across: to help end global poverty, hunger, and social injustice. Using music as a means to attract and communicate, we helped concert-goers understand what Oxfam does, what fair trade is and informed them on what they can do to help. Many signed the Big Noise petition and enjoyed our fair trade goodies!


We kicked off out first night at the Starbucks @ the Square (on campus) with performers Alfa, Jean Bernabé, slam poet Musa Syeed and surprise guest Jay Legaspi.

Alfa on the guitar

Our second night was held at the Heights Alumni Lounge in the Waverly Building, and it was a fantastic night with The XYZ Affair, Los SelfDestructos, The Hey, Louis Frank, slam poet Vicki Moreno, The Colorless Green Ideas and finally ending with the captivating Ramona Córdova.

Louis Frank jams

Los SelfDestructos pumps it up

The XYZ Affair rocks the 4-part harmony

Ramona Córdova ends the night

We say a very BIG thank you to all the performers! We can't thank you enough. And to those who came and listened, you rock!


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