Intersound Records, in conjunction with The United States Association for UNHCR (USA FOR UNHCR) and Crazy Baby Records, has announced the August 2006 release of the world music album VOYCES UNITED FOR UNHCR, a compilation that will provide funds and additional public support for THE UNITED NATIONS REFUGEE AGENCY (UNHCR).
UNHCR protects over 19 million people in 116 countries worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes due to war or persecution. UNHCR provides refugees in countries such as Sudan, Afghanistan, and Bulgaria with shelter, medical care, and when needed, asylum or resettlement.
USA FOR UNHCR raises awareness and support for UNHCRs Nobel Peace Prize-winning work through fundraising, education, and public advocacy.
Crazy Baby Records and its president, artist Joalby, in association with USA FOR UNHCR, spent four years planning, developing, and compiling the album. It is the official album of the agency, and as such, will have the associations seal on the cover. Already released in Eastern Europe as a 2 CD set, Intersound has selected what it believes are the strongest 14 tracks for the album release in North America.
All of the participating artists on the album will donate their royalties for the sale of the album to USA FOR UNHCR, as will the licensor of the tracks, Crazy Baby Records. Intersound will also donate a portion of its sales revenues to the association.
Artists participating in the project include Universal Music Polands Alicia Janosz, winner of Polish Idol and a mainstay on many international charts, South Africas chart-topping Matt Allison, Bulgarian Dyana Dafova, whose current album Charisma is in release in 25 countries, Universal Music Canadas Mary Jane Lamond, best known for her hit Sleepy Maggie, Natasha Atlas, a major star in both France and England, the United Kingdoms Xanda Howe, American Idol semi-finalist Candice Coleman, and the British group White Town, whose 1997 single Your Woman achieved gold status in 9 countries.
Intersounds promotional plans will focus on Triple A Radio and a strong PR
campaign in conjunction with USA FOR UNHCR.
