Purple_Songs_Can_Fly_Project

Purple Songs Can Fly

Purple Songs Can Fly

American non-profit organization

Purple Songs Can Fly is a non-profit organization that sponsors a music program at the Texas Children's Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.[1] It allows patients at the hospital to compose and record songs in a real studio.[2]

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The program was founded in March 2006 by Anita Kruse,[3] a songwriter and pianist.[4][5] The Love Street Light Circus donated $10,000 to build a studio at the hospital.[6] By December 2021, patients have recorded over 2800 songs.

According to David Poplack, "the arts have therapeutic value" and can improve the recovery of the patients.[5]

In 2007, seven songs created through Purple Songs Can Fly were burned on purple CDs[7] and were then played on Continental Airlines flights.[8][9]

PSCF released their 3000th song in 2023. The same year, the Japan Branch was approved to begin work with young cancer patients.[10]

References

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    Watson, Jennifer (2008). "Songs that Fly, Stories that Inspire, and Writers who Save the Day". Writers in the Schools. Archived from the original on 2009-05-22. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
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    "Continental to debut cancer patients' songs". Houston Business Journal. 2007-04-25. Archived from the original on 2011-05-26. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
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    Rhor, Monica (2009-01-03). "Recording studio in hospital about more than music". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
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    "Unique program at TCH helps ill children and their siblings". KTRK. American Broadcasting Company. 2007-10-26. Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
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    Blumenthal, Ralph (2008-01-06). "Fight Against Youth Cancer Enters the Recording Studio". The New York Times. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
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    "White Album for Purple Songs event raises $10,000 for Texas Children's program". Love Street Circus. 2008-11-25. Archived from the original on 2009-03-28. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
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    "Young cancer patient honors dad through song". KTRK. American Broadcasting Company. 2008-06-15. Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
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    "Continental to debut cancer patients' songs". Houston Business Journal. 2007-04-25. Archived from the original on 2012-09-27. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
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    Johnson, Laurie (2007-01-24). "Recording Studio Opens at Texas Children's Hospital". KUHF. Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
  10. [10]
    Todd Stradford, Vice-Chairperson 副会長, Japan Purple Songs Can Fly
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