Edge heads campaign

The Edge

U2 guitarist the Edge is spearheading a campaign to replace musical instruments lost in Hurricane Katrina.

Following a visit to the ravaged city of New Orleans, he unveiled the Music Rising campaign to raise funds for up to 3000 instruments and equipment.

"Anyone who has earned money from music owes a huge debt to New Orleans," he said. "It's the birthplace of jazz, it has origins of rock'n'roll, and it's spawned some amazing hip-hop.


"The music culture is so rich and unique that it's absolutely crucial to support it."