Ne-Yo spreading love through music in Japan

During the past week, R&B singer Ne-Yo has been spreading love through music in Japan. While some stars have cancelled tour dates amidst the destruction from the Japanese quake and tsunami, the part Chinese singer is doing charity concerts and raising money for the victims. He’s got donation boxes throughout venues along with selling special wristbands with all proceeds going to those who need it. During his performances in Japan, Ne-Yo busts out some Japanese. The fans in Japan really love this entertainer. Ne-Yo states that “The power of music breaks down barriers, be it language barrier, be it race barrier, whatever the case may be. I don’t think people understand how powerful music actually is. You can spread all kinds of messages through music. You can spread hatred through music, you can spread prejudice through music, but you can also and absolutely spread love through music and I think that’s what’s absolutely called for in this time of crisis. So that being said, spread love through music.”

In his Day 3 footage, he talks about his concerns about radiation as he performs at Yokohama Arena before 10,000 fans. Props to Ne-Yo for doing his thing for Japan.

Also see other ways others are helping out Japan including George Takei, Ann Curry, Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park, and other Asian Americans/Canadians.

Ne-Yo spreading love through music in Japan Day 1