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In The Name Of Love: Africa Celebrates U2
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Out of 9 votes - Similar Artists: Les Nubians, Vusi Mahlasela, Tony Allen, Angelique Kidjo
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Bono has lent his considerable voice to issues facing Africa. Now Africa lends its own voices to U2's music. As covers sets go, it doesn't get much better than this: a slew of notable African troupes doing eclectic and heartfelt remixes of some of the pop canon's sturdiest tunes.
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In The Name Of Love: Africa Celebrates U2 features brand-new covers of classic U2 songs by Grammy Award-winning and up-and-coming African artists including Angelique Kidjo, Les Nubians, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, Vieux Farka Toure, Vusi Mahlasela and the Soweto Gospel Choir.
The album was inspired by Bono's direct philanthropic impact via the launch of the ONE campaign and(RED), and his poignant outspoken public commentary on the immediate financial needs facing Africa.
Proceeds from the sale of the album will benefit the Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
