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Winehouse family in New York

Amy Winehouse's parents have launched the US branch of a foundation named after the late singer, at a pub where she made her American debut.

New York's Joe's Pub is where the embattled pop star made her US debut five years ago.

The Amy Winehouse Foundation is aimed at assisting disadvantaged youth.

Speaking at Wednesday night's event, Mitch Winehouse said that the foundation had already raised more than £600,000 in the UK.

In the US, the organisation will focus on children "without access to music education and music therapy."

The family announced a donation of 10,000 dollars to the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra.

Mitch was joined by his ex-wife and son and he also performed with a jazz band.

Amy died of accidental alcohol poisoning in July.

Source: music.uk.msn.com
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