House music icon Kathy Brown was recently diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, which has now spread to her brain, according to a press release shared with EDM.com. Now, her daughter is asking the community she has long been a part of for help and launching a GoFundMe campaign.
Brown is currently receiving several treatments, including radiation therapy and immunotherapy. The fundraiser was created to help offset the costs of her medical bills since she is unable to continue performing live and earn a stable income during her recovery.
Beloved for her many soulful tracks, including “Turn Me Out (Turn to Sugar)” and “Strings of Life (Stronger on My Own),” Brown has long been a mainstay of the house music scene. Her influence is deeply rooted in the roots of the genre and she remained an influential artist since her debut in 1993.
London-based record label Revival will match donations up to $10,000. Toolroom Records has also announced a charity single from Wh0, James Hurr and label owner Mark Knight titled “Turn Me Deeper.” Scheduled to release on January 19.The track will feature a vocal sample from Brown, to whose cause all proceeds will be donated.
Those interested in donating to Brown can do sohere.
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