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GRAMMY-Winning Concert for Bangladesh Album Makes its Digital Debut on iTunes for the 40th Anniversary of Legendary Show; Sales Benefit the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF
On August 1, 1971, George Harrison of The Beatles and Ravi Shankar brought together a star-studded cast of musicians for The Concert for Bangladesh, which became one of the most ambitious humanitarian efforts in music history. In honor of the 40th anniversary of the concert, the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF has designated August as the ‘Month of Giving’ to raise funds for the crisis in the Horn of Africa.
In the humanitarian spirit of George Harrison, to show that musicians and fans can still make an impact around the world, I am asking you to join me in continuing to support the Month of Giving with UNICEF USA. Please visit TheConcertforBangladesh.org where you can watch the latest video, learn more about the original concert, and discover the many ways YOU can get involved to help save children’s lives. http://bit.ly/4-a-friend
The Concert for Bangladesh album makes its digital debut today exclusively on the iTunes Store (http://www.iTunes.com). In honor of the altruistic sprit that gave birth to the Concert for Bangladesh, each download will benefit the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF. iTunes, Apple Records Inc., and all artists, songwriters and publishers associated with the concert will keep no income from the digital sales of the album and have waived all fees.
“Forty years ago this August, the friendship between George Harrison and Ravi Shankar forever changed music and the lives of countless Bangladeshi children. Today millions of children in the Horn of Africa desperately need our help. We are humbled by the outpouring of support from the music community led by Olivia Harrison, Apple Records and our friends at iTunes,” said President and CEO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF Caryl Stern.
A brief video message with information about how to help is available for streaming on georgeharrisonfundforunicef.org and on iTunes. In the U.S., supporters can text FRIEND to UNICEF (864233) to give $10 to the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF (messaging and data rates apply), or visit theconcertforbangladesh.com to donate and learn more.
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Great to see you supporting a fantastic cause….NOW, how about hitting the road and supporting our need for LIVE Davy & BDS !! I’m sure I speak for many, many fans that miss you and your amazing shows…Dan and Lana
Posted by Dan Pickering on 08/05