MusiCares Distributed More Than $15 Million in Year Following Los Angeles Wildfires

California residents struggle to deal with worrisome 'clingy smell' in their homes: 'You probably need a professional'

A year has passed since a series of destructive wildfires tore through Los Angeles, destroying homes and businesses and killing dozens. According to the Los Angeles Times, those "lucky enough" to have homes left intact might be faced with a persistent reminder: a lingering, potentially dangerous smoke odor. What's happening? The Times likened "that smell" to the "clingy smell of cigarettes" in the not-too-distant past. The scent of burning tobac…

MusiCares Distributes $15 Million to Help Los Angeles Music Community Rebuild After Fires

MusiCares, a charity that works in partnership with the Recording Academy, and has directed $15 million toward relief following the L.A. fires.

MusiCares Distributed More Than $15 Million in Year Following Los Angeles Wildfires

On the one-year anniversary of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that broke out on Jan. 7, 2025, MusiCares announced it has disbursed more than $15 million in aid to over 3,200 music professionals and other victims. MusiCares, the philanthropic arm of the Recording Academy, distributed $7 million immediately following the fires, with the remaining $8 million handed out as part of ongoing recovery efforts, according to the organization. …

These musicians struggled after the LA wildfires. MusiCares offered them a lifeline

The musician-focused charity directed over $15 million toward relief, assisting more than 3,200 music professionals since the disaster. Despite grants and donations, many musicians still struggle to rebuild their lives and careers.

More Than $15M Directed Toward Fire Relief By Recording Academy Charity

One year after devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles communities, the Recording Academy charity MusiCares has directed more than $15 million toward fire relief efforts, officials announced Wednesday. The amount includes $7 million deployed in the immediate aftermath of the fires to address urgent needs, along with ongoing recovery support. In total, more than 3,200 music professionals have been reached through direct financial assistanc…

MusiCares Details $15 Million Distributed for Los Angeles Fire Relief

MusiCares has announced details of the $15 million in relief it distributed to those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, which began a year ago.