Bonnie Raitt wins Humanitarian Award
It's not all about singin' the blues

	Bonnie Raitt's 18th album, "Souls Alike," was released in September.  Photo: Sam Jones

Greens congratulated singer, guitarist and acclaimed songwriter Bonnie Raitt, a member of the Green Party of California, who was honored with the Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award in San Diego on Aug. 12. Raitt is one of only a few musicians to receive the award over the years from the National Association of Recording Merchandisers.


"Ms. Raitt's efforts to stop war in Central America, participation in the Sun City anti-apartheid project, performances at 'No Nukes' concerts, her dedication to ecology, rights for women and Native Americans, and her work to ensure higher royalties for older R&B musicians are all consistent with the best Green principles," said Gwen Wages, co-chair of the Green Party of the United States. "We're enormously proud that a member of the Green Party will receive the Harry Chapin Award this year. Congratulations, Bonnie!"

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