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Barry Manilow Donates To Joplin

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A legend in the music industry is helping bring relief to students affected by the Joplin, Missouri tornado. Barry Manilow's non-profit organization, the Manilow Music Project, has donated over $300,000 worth of musical instruments to Joplin High School.

Manilow also organized and sponsored a donation drive to get even more instruments into the hands of the students. It culminated Thursday afternoon, October 26th, with Barry Manilow on hand to help distribute the new and used items.

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