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The Price of Silence (New and improved!) Introduction by Laurence Fishburne

Written on January 3, 2009 by admin

http://pth.amnestyusa.org/

A music video that brings together 16 of the worlds top musicians—some of whom have fled oppressive regimes—in a rousing musical plea to guarantee human rights for all.

The track, donated by Aterciopelados and arranged by fusion music guru Andres Levin, combines the voices of Hugh Masekela, Julieta Venegas, Stephen Marley, Angelique Kidjo, Yungchen Lhamo, Aterciopelados, Yerba Buena, Natacha Atlas, Rachid Taha, Kiran Ahluwalia, Chiwoniso and Emmanual Jal with those of U.S. artists Natalie Merchant, and Chali 2Na of Jurassic 5. Introduction by Laurence Fishburne.

AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON ITUNES
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=297757598&s=143441

Video produced by: Link TV: Television Without Borders for Amnesty International
Directed by: Joshua Atesh Litle
Music produced by: Andres Levin for Music Has No Enemies
Nacional Records
Photos courtesy of Magnum Photos

Duration : 0:6:53


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5 Responses to “The Price of Silence (New and improved!) Introduction by Laurence Fishburne”

  1. angzone said:

    A Beautiful sea of …
    A Beautiful sea of change makers
    well donr ladies and gentlemen
    Big Ups to Chali2NA

  2. juanvc1 said:

    Felicidades, quedo …
    Felicidades, quedo preciosa la cancion de Aterciopelados en esta himno a los derechos humanos.

  3. je90066 said:

    Did they actually …
    Did they actually film part of this live this during an embly?

  4. alfalafool said:

    Bravo! Thank you …
    Bravo! Thank you for making this fantastic, important video. I would love to see this played as part of the 2009 New Year’s Eve Celebration from Times Square. It would also be a great part of the half-time show during the Superbowl.

  5. helen10025 said:

    Laurence Fishburne …
    Laurence Fishburne rocks! Very cool video for a great cause. Love the interesting mix of musicians. YES WE CAN!

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