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RED, HOT & BLUE : the music that still raises awareness and much needed funds in the fight against AIDS

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  Red Hot Organisation was established in 1989 by Leigh Blake and John Carlin in response to the AIDS epidemic and its impact on artists and creators within New York City. Carlin, who previously pursued a career as an entertainment lawyer, expressed the wish to create an “AIDS charity album” to pay tribute to American singer/songwriter Cole Porter. … Continue reading



U Try Livin’ : a new take on a track from RED, HOT + FREE the 1990 AIDS Benefit Album

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  During the 1990’s the Red Hot Organisation, an international organization dedicated to fighting AIDS through pop culture. released a series of albums called Red Hot +Blue. The first one sold over a million copies worldwide and was heralded as one of the first major AIDS benefits in the music business.  Since its inception in … Continue reading



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