10-PART ORAL HISTORY ABOUT HARRY DEBUTS
Music journalist Ira Kantor has written an amazing 10-part history about Harry featuring interviews friends, family, former managers and other singer-songwriters who reflect on Harry’s career and activism.
The series featured on VintageRock.com also is illustrated with rare photos that Chapin fans will love to see.
Check out the recent YouTube Live interview below with Ira providing details on the pulling together the interviews into a compelling documentary-like format.
When in doubt, do something.
Singer-songwriter-philanthropist Harry Chapin believed every person could make a difference in the world. Even small acts of kindness add up to make the world a better place.
The Harry Chapin Memorial Fund was created in 1981 with help from Harry’s former manager Ken Kragen and Kenny Rogers who donated $150,000 from a benefit concert. Elektra, Harry’s record label, also was a major donor in the beginning.
Harry’s widow Sandy Chapin has led the organization from the beginning. While the name was changed to the Harry Chapin Foundation, its mission has stayed the same – to help make a positive difference in communities around the country.
From 1981-2018, 594 grants have been awarded for a total of $2,038,316. Total grant amounts below.