THE STORY: Shout! Factory releases "In The Name Of Love: Africa Celebrates U2", an album celebrating the music, culture and future of Africa, and an unprecedented musical homage to Bono and U2 for their ongoing humanitarian relief efforts aiding the beloved continent. A portion of the record’s proceeds will directly benefit The Global Fund. Africa Celebrates U2 features Grammy Award-winning/nominated African artists as well as top up-and-coming talents including Angelique Kidjo, Les Nubians, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars, Vieux Farka Touré, Vusi Mahlasela and the Soweto Gospel Choir. You can LISTEN TO CD SAMPLES HERE. You can learn more HERE. you can buy it HERE)
WORLD MUSIC BLOGGER SAYS: "Some World Music purists might write this CD off as a cop-out (or perhaps a pop-out), but I love this kinda CD. First, these are all great songs...and some of these versions could be argued as better than the originals (See Sierra Leone's Refugee Allstars - "Seconds"). Second, and more importantly, if someone hears this CD that wouldn't normally listen to World Music and then decides to buy a Vieux Farka Toure or Sowetto Gospel Choir CD, then it's an all-around win for a format of music that should be heard by more people."
I found another cool video from this CD. It's the incredible SIERRA LEONE'S REFUGEE ALLSTARS doing a killer cover of U2's "Seconds. You can see the video in the WORLDZONE MEDIA CENTER...just click the banner.
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