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A Public Service Campaign from KCRW 89.9FM — National Public Radio for more of Southern California BERSERKISTAN — The Internet's #1 Source of News from Bosnia HELP BOSNIA'S MUSICIANS REBUILD THEIR NATION In four years of war, the soul of Bosnia has been held hostage at gunpoint. But as the gunfire fades, a new sound is rising. It is coming from busted-up boom boxes turned into studios, camelhair brushes worn thin and threadbare guitar strings. Ever so slowly, facing obstacles at every step, the youth of Bosnia are rallying against the madness. BOSNIA'S MUSICIANS NEED TOOLS Amplifiers, drum heads, guitar strings and more to create a new mindset in a shell-shocked country that continues to be threatened by interracial hatred. Currently, the only recording studio in Sarajevo is Radio BiH, the government radio station. But in return for laying down tracks, the Bosnian government takes all rights to artists' songs. And, music recorded at Radio BiH must be "government approved." How severe is the problem? See reporter Jim Bartlett's coverage of the Sarajevo Music Scene.

AMPS, SKINS & STRINGS benefits Trust Sarajevo, a non-profit coalition of artists attempting to create a new wave of music and art—and a truly multi-cultural Bosnia—after years of war. Trust Sarajevo members include... Musicians across Bosnia Radio Z, Sarajevo’s alternative FM station Milic Vukasinovic, Bosnian musical artist and teacher Vlado Kadevic, Bosnian band leader and Trust Sarajevo founder NBC Radio’s David Foley in Sarajevo

WHO'S HELPING? Graham Nash got the ball rolling with a generous cash donation and organizational support through a network of top-level music industry executives and sources. Manufacturers and labels contributing include. . . Matchless Amps Maverick Records Paiste America ORGANIZATIONS Operation USA, providing logistal support and non-profit fund-raising. Avocado Productions, a progressive social change organization organizing concerts and benefits in the worldwide music community. SPIN Magazine

HERE'S WHAT BOSNIA NEEDS Drum Heads and Sticks Guitar Strings Amplifiers Musical Instruments Recording Equipment Cash Donations to cover shipping and to acquire rehearsal space and to establish a permanent arts center in Sarajevo HERE'S WHAT TO DO To contribute using your VISA or MasterCard, call 800 678-7255 in the United States. Or, send a check payable to . . . Operation USA 8320 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, California 90069 Please mark your check "Amps, Skins & Strings" Equipment manufacturers, and Los Angeles-area bands, producers and labels with larger equipment, please call . . . Tom Campbell Avocado Productions 310 374-4837 Small Items, including guitar strings and drum heads can be sent to . . . Amps, Skins & Strings KCRW-FM 1900 Pico Boulevard Santa Monica, California 90405 Or, EMail AMPS, SKINS & STRINGS. Be sure to include your telephone number. A volunteer will be in touch with further details.