Lukas Nelson To Receive Music Heals International Rob Wasserman Memorial Ambassador Award
Lukas Nelson. Photo: Matthew Berinato
Lukas Nelson will be honored as the first-ever annual recipient of the MHI Rob Wasserman Memorial Ambassador Award in partnership with Gibson Gives at a special one-night-only event on June 18.
The event at Gibson Garage Nashville will also feature live performances from Nelson and Friends, including Paul Beaubrun from Arcade Fire. Music Heals International’s global mission is to bring music and musicians to children in need to rebuild communities and inspire resilience and creativity. MHI is recognizing Nelson, whose commitment to music and its healing power beautifully reflects the spirit of this award, at the inaugural event.
“Music Heals International is proud to honor Lukas for his incredible contributions to our work and mission over the past decade by presenting him with the first-ever Rob Wasserman Memorial Ambassador Award, alongside our wonderful partner, Gibson Gives,” says Sara Wasserman, Founder and Executive Director, MHI. “This award is especially meaningful-not only does it celebrate Lukas as an extraordinary artist and musician whose gifts uplift the world, but it also honors the enduring legacy of my father, which continues to live on through the work of MHI.”
“Gibson Gives is proud to support the remarkable programs and mission of Music Heals International,” adds Erica Krusen, Global Executive Director of Gibson Gives. “We are especially excited to honor Gibson artist Lukas Nelson with the inaugural Rob Wasserman Memorial Ambassador Award at our Gibson Garage in Nashville–celebrating not only his artistry, but the profound impact he and Music Heals International continue to make through the power of music.”
All proceeds from the event will benefit Music Heals International, and tickets for the event are limited and on sale now here.
Following Haiti’s devastating earthquake in 2010, Music Heals International Founder and Executive Director Sara Wasserman began volunteering in the country through J/P Haitian Relief Organization, now CORE. After seeing the unmistakable impact of music as a tool to help children cope and find joy after this traumatic uprooting, she started Music Heals International as a way to bring music education to the children of Delmas 32 and communities beyond.
