Pages tagged “war child”

Massive Attack Announce Benefit EP and Tour with Thievery Corp

By Beca Grimm at 10:55 AM on September 10, 2010

Trip hop pioneers Massive Attack plan to drop an EP Nov. 1 benefiting War Child in the midst of a fall tour with electronica duo Thievery Corporation.... read more

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Three Great Albums for Three Great Causes

By Josh Jackson at 5:00 AM on February 24, 2009

Musicians have a long, storied history of lending their talents to worthy causes. But I don't remember ever coming across a trio of benefit records hitting around the same time that are this cool. I would have recommended the following albums if the proceeds went to pay for Donald Trumps hair implants, but they actually go to to organizations that fight human trafficking and AIDS and provide aid to children affected by war. So go buy them. Now.... read more

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Astralwerks' Heroes to feature Beck, TVotR, many more

Astralwerks' <em>Heroes</em> to feature Beck, TVotR, many more

By Rachel Dovey at 12:51 PM on January 23, 2009

Astralwerks Records has partnered with international relief organization War Child for a benefit album, Heroes, which will be released on Feb. 24. Astralwerks asked legends like Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Blondie and The Ramones to choose one of their own classics and select an artist from the next generation to cover it. ... read more

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