News :: 2008

"Songs for Tibet" bring musicians together

Sting

Sting

By Michelle Garcia

10 July 2008 — Some of music's biggest stars are coming together for a CD in support of peace in Tibet. Musicians such as Sting, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Suzanne Vega, Rush and Duncan Sheik are all contributing songs to the compilation CD Songs For Tibet – The Art of Peace. According to Sting's websites all of the songs will be acoustic and they will "reflect the sublime beauty and vulnerabilities experienced in pursuit of happiness, peace and freedom," no word yet on exactly what those tracks will be. The record will be produced by musician and producer Rupert Hine known for his work with artists like Chris De Burgh, Tina Turner, Stevie Nicks, Rush and Duncan Sheik.

The album will be available in stores and online on August 5, just days before the beginning of this year's summer Olympics in China. China has occupied Tibet since 1950. The spiritual leader of the small country, Dalai Lama, fled Tibet shortly thereafter. Recently there has been unrest in Tibet marked by violence in the region. The proceeds from the sales of the CD will go to the Art of Peace Foundation, a non-profit organization, founded on the Dalai Lama's philosophy of non-violence and compassion. Funds will go to projects promoting peace as well as Tibetan cultural preservation projects.