Mira Sasson
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Mira Sasson is an Israeli artist living in the United States. She is the resident artist for Pioneers For A Cure
- Songs To Fight Cancer, a non-profit organization that raises funds for cancer treatment, cancer research, and cancer care through song downloads. In addition to the dozens of artist portraits Sasson has painted for Pioneers For A Cure, she has illustrated and authored several children’s books published in Israel. The books are currently being translated for publishing in the United States.
A serious car accident at age 22 forced Sasson to rehabilitate herself through painting. By the age of 35, in addition to working on paintings, Mira added narration to a series of sketches and discovered her love and talent for storytelling. She began authoring children’s books and wrote a weekly article for a community newspaper. Her books are published and distributed in Israel and are being translated to English for release in North America.
- Songs To Fight Cancer. These portraits include Suzanne Vega
, Ben E. King
, Tovah Feldshuh
, Lorin Sklamberg
, David Broza
, Taylor Barton, Yossi Piamenta, Basya Schechter
, Neshama Carlebach
, Noah Solomon
and Dudu Fisher
.
In addition, Sasson contributed the cover artwork for the September 2011 release on iTunes of the 'Israeli Songs To Fight Cancer' compilation released by Pioneers For A Cure. The collection features songs by Dov Rosenblatt
, Josh Nelson, Dudu Fisher
, Y-Love
and others.
Pioneers For A Cure
is the largest showcase of cancer charities on the web. Called '[A] stellar model of artist-driven grassroots philanthropy' by National Geographic, the non-profit project records public domain songs, reinterpreted and made available for donations of as little as $1.99. This treasure trove of over 100 songs has been recorded by dozens of artists from around the world including Suzanne Vega
, Ben E. King
, Tom Chapin
, Tom Verlaine
, Matt White
and David Broza
. Proceeds from song downloads are donated to artist-selected cancer charities such as the American Cancer Society
, St. Jude Children's Hospital, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure
.
in New York City with more than 250 friends and supporters. Attendees were welcomed by Harold Blond, President of the Israel Children's Cancer Foundation as well as Dana Ehrlich of the Israeli Consulate.
The "Pioneer Of The Year Award" was presented to Mira Sasson, whose artwork and portraits were on display at the gallery. Musical performers included Neshama Carlebach, Pharaoh's Daughter, Adrienne Cooper and Art Bailey, Greg Wall, Jeremiah Lockwood, Rashanim, Dov Rosenblatt and many more.
Pioneers For A Cure
Pioneers For A Cure - Songs To Fight Cancer was started in 2008 to raise funds in support of organizations pioneering new methods of cancer treatment and research. The organization began with ‘The Postcard Project,’ gathering many Jewish musical artists to record the music of the pioneers of Israel...
- Songs To Fight Cancer, a non-profit organization that raises funds for cancer treatment, cancer research, and cancer care through song downloads. In addition to the dozens of artist portraits Sasson has painted for Pioneers For A Cure, she has illustrated and authored several children’s books published in Israel. The books are currently being translated for publishing in the United States.
Bio
Sasson was born in 1965 in the small, ultra-orthodox Israeli city of Bnei-Brak. Raised in a large, close-knit family and community, she attended Orthodox schools and was expected to concentrate only on religious studies. But the desire to express herself through drawing and painting profoundly affected her, and she attempted to honor both worlds while hiding her talent from those in her family and community.A serious car accident at age 22 forced Sasson to rehabilitate herself through painting. By the age of 35, in addition to working on paintings, Mira added narration to a series of sketches and discovered her love and talent for storytelling. She began authoring children’s books and wrote a weekly article for a community newspaper. Her books are published and distributed in Israel and are being translated to English for release in North America.
Pioneers For A Cure
Mira Sasson is currently working on a series of portraits of singers who have contributed songs to Pioneers For A CurePioneers For A Cure
Pioneers For A Cure - Songs To Fight Cancer was started in 2008 to raise funds in support of organizations pioneering new methods of cancer treatment and research. The organization began with ‘The Postcard Project,’ gathering many Jewish musical artists to record the music of the pioneers of Israel...
- Songs To Fight Cancer. These portraits include Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Nadine Vega is an American songwriter and singer known for her eclectic folk-inspired music.Two of Vega's songs reached the top 10 of various international chart listings: "Luka" and "Tom's Diner"...
, Ben E. King
Ben E. King
Benjamin Earl King , better known as Ben E. King, is an American soul singer. He is perhaps best known as the singer and co-composer of "Stand by Me", a U.S...
, Tovah Feldshuh
Tovah Feldshuh
Tovah Feldshuh is an American actress, singer and playwright.-Early life:Terri Sue Feldshuh was born to a Jewish family in New York City, the daughter of Lillian and Sidney Feldshuh, who was a lawyer. She was raised in Scarsdale, New York, an affluent community in Westchester County and graduated...
, Lorin Sklamberg
The Klezmatics
The Klezmatics are a Grammy Award-winning American klezmer music group based in New York City, who have achieved fame singing in several languages, most notably mixing older Yiddish tunes with other types of more contemporary music of differing origins...
, David Broza
David Broza
David Broza is a multi-platinum Israeli singer-songwriter and guitarist.-Personal life:The son of an Israeli–British businessman and a folk singer, Broza was born in Haifa, Israel. He was raised and educated in England and Spain, where he was schooled at Runnymede College, in Madrid...
, Taylor Barton, Yossi Piamenta, Basya Schechter
Pharaoh's Daughter
Pharaoh's Daughter is a world music band from New York City. Their music is a mix of American folk, Jewish klezmer, and Middle Eastern sounds.The bandleader is Basya Schechter...
, Neshama Carlebach
Neshama Carlebach
Neshama Carlebach , daughter of the Jewish singer-songwriter Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach is a singer, the protege of her late father.-Biography:...
, Noah Solomon
Soulfarm
Soulfarm is a New York City based Jam band founded in 1991. Their music is a mix of Jewish/Middle Eastern, rock, bluegrass, and celtic influences .The current lineup is*C Lanzbom - Lead Guitar, Vocals...
and Dudu Fisher
Dudu Fisher
David "Dudu" Fisher is an Israeli cantor and stage performer.He is best known for his Broadway performance as Jean Valjean in the musical Les Misérables.- Cantorial career :...
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In addition, Sasson contributed the cover artwork for the September 2011 release on iTunes of the 'Israeli Songs To Fight Cancer' compilation released by Pioneers For A Cure. The collection features songs by Dov Rosenblatt
Blue Fringe
Blue Fringe is an American Jewish rock band. The band's songs cover a range of genres including pop, rock, punk and R'n'B, based around Jewish themes. Blue Fringe was formed in 2003 and has released 3 albums...
, Josh Nelson, Dudu Fisher
Dudu Fisher
David "Dudu" Fisher is an Israeli cantor and stage performer.He is best known for his Broadway performance as Jean Valjean in the musical Les Misérables.- Cantorial career :...
, Y-Love
Y-Love
Yitz Jordan , better known by his stage name Y-Love, is a Brooklyn-based African-American Hasidic Jewish hip hop artist...
and others.
Pioneers For A Cure
Pioneers For A Cure
Pioneers For A Cure - Songs To Fight Cancer was started in 2008 to raise funds in support of organizations pioneering new methods of cancer treatment and research. The organization began with ‘The Postcard Project,’ gathering many Jewish musical artists to record the music of the pioneers of Israel...
is the largest showcase of cancer charities on the web. Called '[A] stellar model of artist-driven grassroots philanthropy' by National Geographic, the non-profit project records public domain songs, reinterpreted and made available for donations of as little as $1.99. This treasure trove of over 100 songs has been recorded by dozens of artists from around the world including Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Nadine Vega is an American songwriter and singer known for her eclectic folk-inspired music.Two of Vega's songs reached the top 10 of various international chart listings: "Luka" and "Tom's Diner"...
, Ben E. King
Ben E. King
Benjamin Earl King , better known as Ben E. King, is an American soul singer. He is perhaps best known as the singer and co-composer of "Stand by Me", a U.S...
, Tom Chapin
Tom Chapin
Tom Chapin is a Grammy Award-winning American musician, entertainer, singer-songwriter and storyteller.-Biography:Chapin attended State University of New York at Plattsburgh and graduated in 1966. From 1971-1976, he hosted a TV show called Make a Wish...
, Tom Verlaine
Tom Verlaine
Tom Verlaine is a singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known as the frontman for the New York rock band Television.-Biography:...
, Matt White
Matt White
Matthew White is an Australian former professional road racing cyclist and former directeur sportif for ....
and David Broza
David Broza
David Broza is a multi-platinum Israeli singer-songwriter and guitarist.-Personal life:The son of an Israeli–British businessman and a folk singer, Broza was born in Haifa, Israel. He was raised and educated in England and Spain, where he was schooled at Runnymede College, in Madrid...
. Proceeds from song downloads are donated to artist-selected cancer charities such as the American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the "nationwide community-based voluntary health organization" dedicated, in their own words, "to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and...
, St. Jude Children's Hospital, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, formerly known as The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, often referred to as simply Komen, is the most widely known, largest and best-funded breast cancer organization in the US....
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Pioneers For A Cure Award Gala
On November 22, 2009, Pioneers For A Cure celebrated its first "Pioneer Of The Year Award" with a gala event at the Salmagundi ClubSalmagundi Club
The Salmagundi Club, also known as the Salmagundi Art Club, was founded in 1871 in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, in the United States. It currently is located at 47 Fifth Avenue...
in New York City with more than 250 friends and supporters. Attendees were welcomed by Harold Blond, President of the Israel Children's Cancer Foundation as well as Dana Ehrlich of the Israeli Consulate.
The "Pioneer Of The Year Award" was presented to Mira Sasson, whose artwork and portraits were on display at the gallery. Musical performers included Neshama Carlebach, Pharaoh's Daughter, Adrienne Cooper and Art Bailey, Greg Wall, Jeremiah Lockwood, Rashanim, Dov Rosenblatt and many more.