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Honoring Harry Chapin’s Legacy Through Music and Action

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — High Mountain Breezes Music is proud to partner with WhyHunger, Chapin Productions, and Long Island Cares to honor the 50th anniversary of “Cats in the Cradle” and the legacy of Harry Chapin—an artist whose music moved generations and whose life’s work helped drive the fight against hunger. First released 50 years ago, “Cats in the Cradle” became one of Harry’s defining songs and a lasting symbol of the mission he championed throughout his life.
With the release of our new rendition of Cats in the Cradle, this project serves as a celebration of that 50-year legacy—meant to do more than honor a timeless song. It carries forward the spirit of service Harry lived every day, supporting the ongoing work of WhyHunger and Long Island Cares to help ensure every family has access to nutritious food and the dignity that comes with it.

“Harry’s legacy lives on in WhyHunger’s work, alongside so many others, to end the injustice at the root of hunger and ensure everyone has the basic human right to nutritious food,” said Jenique Jones, WhyHunger’s Executive Director. “We are grateful to the team behind this new rendition of Harry and Sandy’s epic song for bringing their powerful message of music and activism to a new generation.”

Harry Chapin believed deeply that caring for our neighbors is a shared responsibility, and that conviction continues to guide Long Island Cares,” said Katherine M. Fritz, President and CEO of Long Island Cares. “This new rendition of ‘Cat’s in the Cradle’ reflects the compassion and connection Harry championed. Our work is about more than food — it’s dignity, partnership, and lasting food security. Support from generous donors helps carry his legacy forward and strengthens our ability to serve our neighbors with meaningful, long‑term impact.”

“This project is about more than honoring a song—it’s about carrying forward Harry Chapin’s lifelong commitment to ending hunger through music and action,” said Bruce Tarletsky, founder of High Mountain Breezes Music. “We are honored to partner with Chapin Productions, WhyHunger, and Long Island Cares to help keep Harry’s mission alive and growing through our music.”

“When I first wrote the lyric that became ‘Cats in the Cradle,’ I never imagined how far it would travel,” said Sandy Chapin, wife and co-writer with the late Harry Chapin. “Harry gave it musical life, and I’ve watched its message continue to resonate across generations.”
This new rendition, arranged and produced by Monty Lane Allen and engineered by renowned Nashville engineer Chris Latham, is a masterclass in heartfelt interpretation.

“When I was asked to lend my voice to ‘Cats in the Cradle,’ I felt honored, humbled—and honestly, a little apprehensive,” said Monty Lane Allen. “That feeling came from deep respect for Harry and the legacy of this song. You don’t try to copy a masterpiece—you simply try to carry its spirit in your own voice. This song has meant so much to so many of us, and I wanted to approach it with the reverence it deserves. Music has always been a blessing in my life—a thread that’s brought peace and joy through every season. Singing this tribute was deeply personal. It reminded me why I fell in love with music in the first place.”

“‘Cat’s in the Cradle’ now spans many generations and continues to inspire countless fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters to make the most of their relationships,” said Jason Chapin, son of legendary singer-songwriter Harry Chapin. “As a #1 hit in 1974, the song allowed my father to put his money where his mouth was and start WhyHunger in 1975 and Long Island Cares in 1980 to help end hunger. High Mountain Breezes Music has honored that legacy with a rendition of the song that’s musically rich and emotionally true. I’m very grateful to them for the beautiful tribute to my mother and father.”

“‘Cats in the Cradle’ has always been more than a song—it’s a mirror, a memory, and a message that still speaks to us today,” said Bruce Tarletsky, founder and creative director of High Mountain Breezes Music. “I still remember hearing Harry perform it live 47 years ago, and the impact it had on me has lasted a lifetime. “If someone had told me then that I’d be part of a tribute like this, I wouldn’t have believed it. Bringing this rendition to life has been a journey of heart, legacy, and friendship.” It’s our way of honoring Harry and Sandy’s timeless message—and every listener who’s ever paused and said, ‘Their song changed my life.’”
Special thanks to our friends at Chapin Productions, WhyHunger & Long Island Cares for their partnership in honoring Harry and Sandy Chapin. Harry’s original recording will always be the definitive version, but as has been true for the past 50 years, some songs transcend time and place—resonating far beyond the stage.

About High Mountain Breezes Music
High Mountain Breezes Music is a collective of lifelong friends who step away from their day‑to‑day careers to reconnect, create, and make music rooted in heart and harmony. In the studio, titles fall away and collaboration takes over—where time slows, friendship leads, and legacy is shaped in every note.
About Chapin Productions
Cats in the Cradle: The Song That Changed Our Lives is now available on Amazon—a heartfelt documentary honoring Harry Chapin’s life, music, and enduring legacy. Through powerful stories, interviews, and rare footage, it shows how one song can truly change lives.

About WhyHunger
Founded by Harry Chapin and Bill Ayres, WhyHunger supports community‑led solutions that protect the human right to food. Through global partnerships, the organization advances agroecology, workers’ rights, and equitable food systems that nourish people and the planet.

About Long Island Cares
Long Island Cares, The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank, works to combat hunger on Long Island by providing food, outreach, and education to individuals and families in need.
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Music Publication Examines February 11 Event as Evidence Livestream-to-Stage Pipeline Can Sustain Independent Artist Careers

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — LA Weekly has published an examination of Las Vegas Live 2026, the February 11 concert at The Space produced by Moxie Media Marketing, arguing that digital-first performers have demonstrated they can hold a room and build sustainable careers outside traditional label systems.

“On the evening of February 11, while thousands of creators and fans were settling into their Las Vegas hotels ahead of TikTok LIVE Fest, something more interesting was happening less than a mile from the Strip,” the article opens. “Inside The Space, a concert venue in the Arts District known primarily for its philanthropic concert series, a group of independent artists from four different countries were proving a point that the traditional music industry has been slow to accept: digital-first performers can hold a room.”

The publication reports that Moxie Media Marketing, led by Kenneth W. Welch Jr., provides independent artists with infrastructure “typically available only through major label deals, with one critical difference: the artists keep full ownership of their work and revenue.”

“It is a model the traditional industry hasn’t attempted — and the results are starting to speak for themselves,” LA Weekly states.

The article describes what those results looked like: “a four-piece professional band (members of which have performed with The Beach Boys, Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, and 50 Cent) backing artists who built their audiences not through radio play or label marketing budgets, but through nightly livestreams watched by tens of thousands of viewers across the globe.”

LA Weekly examines the international lineup, noting it underscores “a reality that the conventional music industry still struggles to monetize: audiences formed through digital platforms don’t respect national borders.” Artists from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Brazil, and the United States performed for audiences who discovered them through digital platforms.

“These are artists who have built real, measurable audiences through consistency and connection rather than algorithmic luck,” the publication states.
The article addresses what it calls “the structural question hovering over all of this” — whether the livestream-to-stage pipeline can sustain itself. The traditional music industry spent decades building infrastructure through A&R departments, radio promotion teams, touring support, and press machinery.

“What companies like Moxie Media Marketing are doing is building a leaner, artist-friendly version of that infrastructure — one designed to produce results at a scale that prioritizes connection over spectacle,” LA Weekly states.

The publication presents evidence from the February 11 event: “The fans in that room had flown in from across the country. They knew the songs. They knew each other. They had built a community around these artists through nightly digital interactions that most industry executives would struggle to quantify. The conversion from screen to stage was not theoretical. It was a room full of people who had booked flights.”

LA Weekly references Vegas 411’s coverage noting that skills driving success in the creator economy — audience connection, consistent delivery, adapting to different crowds — are the same skills that built careers on the Las Vegas Strip for decades.

“The observation is worth extending: what’s happening in the livestream space isn’t a departure from traditional entertainment values,” the article states. “It’s a return to them, stripped of the label machinery and rebuilt on direct connection.”

The publication concludes: “The traditional music industry is still debating whether digital-first artists belong on real stages. Las Vegas Live 2026 skipped the debate. It just built the stage, hired the band and let the room decide. The room decided.”

The complete LA Weekly analysis of Las Vegas Live 2026 and the livestream-to-stage pipeline is available on the publication’s website: https://www.laweekly.com/what-happened-at-the-space-the-night-before-tiktok-live-fest-says-everything-about-where-music-is-going/?

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GRAMMY Winner Mýa Kicks Off 2026 with Soulful New Single “ASAP”

MD, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — GRAMMY Award-winning multi-hyphenate entertainer Mýa has remained a defining presence in music, film, and culture since the release of her double-platinum debut album in 1998 at just 18 years old. A globally recognized singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actress, Mýa has sustained a nearly three-decade career rooted in versatility, discipline, and independence.

Her eponymous debut produced hit singles including “It’s All About Me,” “Movin’ On,” and “My First Night With You,” while high-profile collaborations such as “Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)” earned her first Grammy nomination and established her as a cross-genre force. Her sophomore album, Fear of Flying, followed with double-platinum success and enduring hits, including “Case of the Ex” and “Best of Me.”

In 2001, her Grammy Award-winning collaboration on “Lady Marmalade” for Moulin Rouge! became one of the most iconic music videos of its era, earning global recognition and multiple MTV Video Music Awards. To date, Mýa has sold more than 20 million records worldwide.

Her catalog includes some of the most visually recognizable and enduring music videos, including “Take Me There,” “Free,” “My Love Is Like Wo,” “Fallen,” “Case of the Ex,” “Damage,” and “Face to Face” among so many others — reinforcing her reputation as a dynamic on-screen performer and visual storyteller.

Beyond music, Mýa’s acting career includes the Academy Award-winning film Chicago, which earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award, as well as appearances in major film and television projects. Her cultural footprint extends into fashion, gaming, philanthropy, and global touring.

In 2008, Mýa launched her independent label, Planet 9, becoming an early advocate for artist ownership and creative control. Since then, she has released multiple independent projects while continuing to tour internationally and engage a cross-generational audience.

As she enters 2026, Mýa continues to build forward — with intention, clarity, and longevity. Her forthcoming album Retrospect, including “ASAP,” draws from the raw, synth-driven pulse of late ’70s and ’80s Minneapolis funk — a sound defined by fearless musicianship, sensual restraint, and groove-forward storytelling. “It’s a bridge between the past and the future,” Mýa says, “honoring the greats, my inspirations, while forging something new.” Channeling the joyful soundtrack of her childhood — a blend of R&B, soul, pop, and funk — Retrospect underscores a career built on intention and celebration. As she states: “The world has yet to receive the best of Mýa.”

GRAMMY Award-winning icon Mýa opens 2026 with “ASAP,” a smooth, mid-tempo R&B single blending classic soul, funk, and modern groove. The record captures the urgency of honest communication, reaffirming the vocal clarity and emotional depth that have long defined her sound.

Produced by Mýa alongside Grammy Award-winning Lamar “MyGuyMars” Edwards, “ASAP” pairs lush ’80s-inspired textures with contemporary polish. The track centers on reaching a crossroad in love and choosing transparency over silence.

“This is for my core R&B fans who love feel-good music with meaningful lyrics that hit the soul,” says Mýa. “‘ASAP’ highlights reaching a crossroad and choosing clarity — being honest about your wants and needs without fear or hesitation.”

Early press response underscores the single’s impact:

“…amazing production, an open perspective, and writing that still carries emotion without trying to fit into what’s popping at the moment. ‘ASAP’ looks like the next extension of that, another layer to her catalog that’s rooted in intention.” — BET

“Produced by Mýa alongside Lamar ‘MyGuyMars’ Edwards, the new single finds the D.C. singer adopting a sultry ’80s-inspired midtempo funk groove.” — Billboard

Arriving as the first release from her forthcoming tenth studio album, Retrospect (out this spring via Planet 9/Virgin Music Group), “ASAP” reflects an artist who continues to evolve while remaining grounded in substance.

Mýa enters the shimmering “ASAP” soundscape with a breathy, seductive vocal performance that evokes the emotional pull of classic R&B storytelling. Addressing distance and disconnection, she confronts a love at a crossroads — choosing vulnerability over silence.

Directed by City James, the “ASAP” music video embraces a retro-modern aesthetic inspired by the golden era of MTV performance visuals. Each scene is bathed in warm, nostalgic tones — rotary phones, soft-focus lighting, and intimate framing — while maintaining contemporary broadcast-ready clarity.

Upon first glance, the visual feels suspended in time. Echoing an era when connection meant picking up the phone or speaking face-to-face, the narrative builds tension between immediacy and hesitation. As Mýa delivers her plea through a pearly rotary phone, vulnerability and resolve share the frame.

Through restrained choreography and performance-driven framing, Mýa delivers a poised yet emotionally charged presence that highlights her strength as both vocalist and on-screen performer.

With clean edits, strong performance coverage, and timeless R&B visual tone, “ASAP” offers programmers a retro-inspired aesthetic that feels classic yet current.

“ASAP” continues to build across Urban AC radio with new market adds and ongoing Mediabase activity.

The single is generating active audience engagement across streaming platforms, with growing traction across R&B playlists supporting the visual rollout.

With Retrospect marking her first full-length album in eight years and milestone catalog anniversaries on the horizon, Mýa enters 2026 with renewed visibility across radio, digital platforms, touring, and video programming.

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Tony Grieco bridges high fashion and sound design, launching a new collection inspired by his track Desert Drums and his unique street-luxury vision.

CA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — In the landscape of contemporary creation, certain profiles stand out for their ability to weave invisible links between disciplines.
Tony Grieco belongs to this lineage of curious minds who view fashion not as an end, but as a continuous dialogue between sound and matter.
His approach, marked by both poetry and rigor, offers a vision where street-luxury aesthetics are enriched by a profound architectural dimension.

Tony Grieco’s expertise is expressed through a subtle and high-end visual narrative. Whether through meticulous still-life compositions or large-scale artistic directions, he has earned the trust of the industry’s most prestigious players.

His journey is marked by significant collaborations, notably in the pages of Vogue for the styling of Serena Williams during her creative encounter with Virgil Abloh. Through his work, he has collaborated with iconic houses such as Givenchy, Dior, Saint Laurent, Diesel, Daniel Wellington or Azzaro, while his perspective has structured the image of campaigns for global names like Mercedes-Benz, Nike, or the Westfield group.

Inspired by the figure of Virgil Abloh, Tony Grieco explores creation without barriers. Much like his mentor, who united architecture, music, and haute couture, he refuses to be limited to a single field of expression.

He embodies this new generation of “slasher” artists whose influence is naturally international, a philosophy that lies at the very heart of his brand, Tony Grieco Paris.

This presence is reflected in a loyal and diverse audience, with an engaged community of tens of thousands following his creative evolution daily across his social platforms including Instagram, Spotify, or X (formally Twitter).

With a reach that crosses oceans and a particularly strong foothold in North America, his massive musical success of over 1,2 million streams testifies to the resonance of his universe with an audience of insiders.


The next chapter of his artistic journey is being written with the launch of the new collection from Tony Grieco Paris, in symbiosis with his latest track Desert Drums. Far from traditional patterns, this project is the result of a fusion between his sound-design practice and artisanal textile design.

For Tony, the music he composes becomes the very structure of the garment. Each silhouette responds to a frequency, each material to a sonic vibration. This non-binary fashion, embodied by luxury leather goods from Tony Grieco Paris entirely handmade in Paris, invites a unique sensory experience.

By transforming a brand’s vision into a high-level visual reality, Tony Grieco continues to redefine, with softness and precision, the contours of tomorrow’s luxury.

Sandra Song
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