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K’naan’s “Wavin’ Flag” is one of the standout tracks from his Troubadour album and has become something of a phenomenon thanks to its timely message of strength and solidarity. Now famed producer Bob Ezrin has brought together top Canadian performers for Young Artists for Haiti, and the group’s rendition of the song takes it to new heights. Performers include K’naan, Nikki Yanofsky, Justin Bieber, Jim Cuddy, Emily Haines, Hedley, The Arkells, Drake, Justin Bieber, Avril Lavigne, Jully Black, Sam Roberts, Kardinal Offishall, and more.
Apple, the labels, and the artists are donating their share of the proceeds to the Free The Children, World Vision, and War Child charities.
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DOWNLOAD: Various Artists – Wavin’ Flag (Young Artists For Haiti) | iTunes
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Recorded on February 1st, 2010, in the same studio as the original 25 years earlier (Henson Recording Studios, formerly A&M Recording Studios) “We Are The World 25 For Haiti”, in which Jones and Richie serve as executive producers and producers, was created in collaboration with executive producers Wyclef Jean, Randy Phillips and Peter Tortorici; producers Humberto Gattica and RedOne; and co-producers Rickey Minor, Mervyn Warren and Patti Austin to benefit the Haitian earthquake relief efforts and the rebuilding of Haiti.
Academy Award-winning writer-director Paul Haggis (Crash, Million Dollar Baby), whose own personal efforts as well as those of Artists for Peace and Justice have already saved countless lives in Haiti, filmed the private recording session to create the accompanying video and behind-the-scenes production, and serves as Film Director and as an Executive Producer with Jones, Richie, Jean, Phillips and Tortorici.
The 25th Anniversary recording features over 80 artists and performers. The recording of We Are The World 25 For Haiti embodied the same enthusiasm, sense of purpose and generosity as the original recording 25 years ago. Every one of the artists who participated, regardless of genre or generation, walked into the room with their hearts and souls completely open to coming together to help the people of Haiti.
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Wyclef Jean covers the reggae classic ‘Rivers Of Babylon’ at the Hope For Haiti Now telethon after the jump.
100% of proceeds from the sale of the Hope For Haiti Now album and any of its individual live performance tracks will go to Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, Oxfam America, Partners In Health, Red Cross, UNICEF, United Nations World Food Programme, and Yéle Haiti Foundation. 100% of proceeds from the sale of the individual studio track, “Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour),” featuring Jay-Z, Bono, The Edge, and Rihanna, will benefit Partners In Health.
Head over to the iTunes Music Store to purchase.
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Hope For Haiti Now x Yele x Doctors Without Borders x Stand With Haiti
Hit the jump for the Haiti Mon Amour performance.
Wyclef Jean, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Shakira, and Sting will join Madonna in New York City to perform. Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Dave Matthews, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder and Taylor Swift will perform live from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, while Bono, The Edge, Jay-Z, and Rihanna will join Beyonce in London. The live global event to benefit earthquake relief airs Friday, January 22 at 8/7c.
Rick Ross & Co. were in Haiti two months before the tragic earthquake struck.
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The download of this performance will be available HERE for next 48 hours and all the proceeds will go to the relief effort in Haiti.
Another one for the Brooklyn-emcee as he will be headlining MTV‘s Hope For Haiti telethon which will feature performances in cities around the world from some of today’s greatest musicians.
In New York City:
Wyclef Jean
Bruce Springsteen
Jennifer Hudson
Mary J. Blige
Shakira
StingIn Los Angeles:
Alicia Keys
Christina Aguilera
Dave Matthews
John Legend
Justin Timberlake
Stevie Wonder
Taylor Swift
Keith Urban, Kid Rock & Sheryl CrowIn London:
Coldplay
Bono, The Edge, Jay-Z & Rihanna
The show will be airing live Friday at 8 p.m. ET.
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