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Mara Siegler works with Music Unites, an organization dedicated to fostering a lasting and profound love of all musical expression with people from all walks of life. Sting, Mark Ronson, John Forte, Lang Lang, Howie Day, Peter Bjorn & John, Blue October, Tamarama, Chester French, The Fiery Furnaces, among other A-list acts have worked with the organization to help fund music education in underfunded inner city schools and connect people through the universality of music by providing communities with opportunities for a rich musical experience.

During the day, Mara works as the Editorial Director of GuestofaGuest.com.

Blog Entries by Mara Siegler

Don Hill Dead: Nightlife Impresario Dies At 66

Posted April 1, 2011 | 17:40:59 (EST)

New York nightlife legend Don Hill passed away last night. He was known for supporting the New York rock scene and played host to all types of people for over twenty years at the now defunct '80's East Village dive The Cat Club and his eponymous Greenwich Street...

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Le Baron Celebrates Kitsuné PARISIEN Collaboration At Le Bain for Fashion Week

Posted February 14, 2011 | 11:57:42 (EST)

Le Baron, the much anticipated outpost of the Parisian lounge, failed to open the Chinatown location before fashion week. So instead, Andre Saraiva and Lionel Bensemoun created a pop-up party at Le Bain in collaboration with Kitsuné, the fashion brand and electronic pop label.

Guests got to hear the new...

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Ivanka Trump Is Pregnant

Posted January 21, 2011 | 11:34:09 (EST)

Big news! Married a little over a year, Ivanka Trump has a bun in the oven. Today she Tweeted:

"I have been wanting to share some amazing news with you all for some time... I'm pregnant! Jared and I couldn't be more excited."

To make room for the new family...

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Jawen Hits US Shores With Debut Album

Posted November 15, 2010 | 11:40:29 (EST)


French pop-rock duo Jawen hit American shores October 19th, with their first US debut entitled 1, 2, 2, Is Five. Already well-known in France, the group consists of two brothers, singer/guitarist Olivier and multi-instrumentalist Nicolas.
The brothers first became interested in music when their older sibling DJ'd...

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AXE Music 'One Night Only' Chicago Concert Featuring O.A.R. Donates Funds to Music Unites

Posted October 27, 2010 | 17:01:43 (EST)

This year, AXE Music "One Night Only" concert series is visiting U.S. cities across the country, throwing shows with surprise guests like Weezer for one night only appearances. While giving people an opportunity to see their favorite band, they have also used it as a way to give back by...

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10 Bands to See at CMJ

Posted October 19, 2010 | 16:56:33 (EST)

The annual CMJ festival starts Tuesday, October 18 and indie rock fans all over New York are pouring over the schedule to ensure they see all the best shows. With a roster of over 1,200 artists and venues spread throughout the city, seeing everything you want can be overwhelming, if...

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Diane Birch, Mia Moretti and Caitlin Moe Launch Music Initiative to Empower Women

Posted October 6, 2010 | 13:35:09 (EST)

While the late 1990's may have been the era of the boy band, the late aughts have given rise to powerful female artists. To celebrate these women in music and support the next generation of female talent, the non-profit Music Unites is launching its second major initiative, Empowering Women Through...

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World Renowned Violinist Philippe Quint Kicks Off Music Unites Classical Salon Series

Posted September 27, 2010 | 11:51:42 (EST)

"I had come to several of Music Unites events and liked what I saw and what they work towards," says Two -time Grammy nominated violinist Philippe Quint of his decision to partner with the not-for-profit dedicated to bringing music education to children in underfunded inner city schools.

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Music Unites Kicks off Fashion Week With a Performance by Reni Lane

Posted September 14, 2010 | 14:51:55 (EST)

Music Unites and Cross Street Productions joined forces to kick off the beginning of New York Fashion Week. Guests arrived in their finest, including a number Manhattan influencers, Samantha Swetra from The City, and Ally Hilfiger. The event was held in part to celebrate make-up artist Natalia Ramirez's new beauty...

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Live Music Provides the Soundtrack to Fashion's Night Out

Posted September 13, 2010 | 17:53:47 (EST)

The streets were jam packed on Friday, Sept 10 as New Yorkers hit the town to celebrate Fashion's Night Out, a worldwide shopping event created by Vogue editrix and icon Anna Wintour. The champagne flowed at retailers throughout the city as throngs of people poured in and out of stores...

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Violinist David Garrett: Breaking Down Barriers to Make Classical Music Accessible for Younger Generations

Posted August 25, 2010 | 13:25:11 (EST)

Breaking down the traditional barriers of classical music and making it more accessible and attractive for a new generation is not only a mission of renowned violinist David Garrett, but his mantra. When he is not performing with the world's most famous orchestras, he is collaborating with artists from different...

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Aussie Surf Rockers Tamarama Release New Album Perfect For The Beach

Posted July 20, 2010 | 12:42:46 (EST)

Tamarama is a band that can easily be pigeonholed and dismissed if you only hear about their members and not their music. Nicolas Potts and Jay Lyon are both former male models who have dated a slew of high-profile women, with the latter gaining notoriety as Whitney Port's boyfriend on...

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Sting & Trudie Styler Join Music Unites & Culture Project to Present Twin Spirits

Posted July 9, 2010 | 16:33:39 (EST)

Music Unites joined with Culture Project on June 30 to present a special New York performance of Twin Spirits to celebrate the 200th birthday of composer Robert Schumann. Taking place at Lincoln Center, the all-star cast included Sting, Trudie Styler, and Joshua Bell with narration by Academy-Award nominee David Strathairn.

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The Fiery Furnaces Join Music Unites and Rolling Stone to Raise Money for Music Education

Posted June 27, 2010 | 13:03:58 (EST)

Music Unites has joined with Rolling Stone magazine this summer to present the "In Tune" concert series featuring unplugged performances by emerging and established bands. Brooklyn-based, critically acclaimed indie veterans The Fiery Furnaces, led by brother and sister duo Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger, will kick off the series with an...

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