Arkansas Artist SHANI Gathers Super Star International Talents to Sing "We Hear Your Voice" to Bridge the Divide between Nations
By Ilene Proctor
Shani Rigsbee ( Shani) is a woman with convictions. Beautiful, feisty, a force of nature, She is is currently at the red-hot epicenter of a rising power pack of newyoung American stars that are equally as ease producing, directing on stage and screen, in acting and music,., Shani has become known as an artist of the universe. Whether singing fluently in French, Farsi. Arabic, Spanish or Italian, Shani has left many people shocked to know that her roots are American, actually from Bill Clinton's hometown and not from the outer reaches of the globe. Shani simply loves the artistic challenge of blending genres
Knowing that music is the best way to bridge the divide between nations, Shani singularly persuaded some of the most famous international singing stars to contribute their talents to the project. We hear Your Voice is a ,. Charity single with ba powerful message of peace, hope and harmony. The song breaks new ground creating a global span of sound that combines percussive dance beats with sensual Eastern and Spanish overtones. -. evoking an exciting blend of rhythm, sophistication and exoticism - free from labels, borders or boundaries
"We Hear Your Voice" will be internationally released through Cherokee Music Group.
The message behind "We Hear Your Voice" is that nobody is voiceless and that humanity transcends politics and borders. If international recording artists and their fans and followers all unite behind this message, then the divide between nations can begin to be bridged. A short documentary will accompany the music video; it will feature footage of the artists' recording sessions as well as interviews describing their feelings about the venture.
Artists and musicians participating in "We Hear Your Voice" include
FROM AMERICA: Shani, American singer-songwriter and creator of the "We Hear Your Voice" project whose music has spanned four solo pop albums and been featured in numerous television and film productions, including the 2004 Oscar winner, Crash.
FROM AFGHANISTAN:Ehsan Aman, pop/rock musician popularly known as "the Bob Dylan of Afghanistan."
FROM MEXICO, Ana Victoria, Latin Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer
FROM PERSIA, Andy, Iranian/Armenian and American icon of the Middle East and the international diaspora.
FROM SOUTH KOREA, Sung-Bong Choi, the "Korean Susan Boyle" and classical vocalist who shot to fame following a viral YouTube video of his appearance on "Korea's Got Talent."
FROM FRANCE; Ishtar, multi-lingual solo vocalist and lead singer of the France-based group, Alabina.
FROM ISRAEL: Liel Kolet, peace advocate and singer from Israel who has been filmed for a PBS documentary and has performed for Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama.
FROM NORTH AFRICA, Momo Loudiyi, artist, producer, and singer-songwriter from Morocco and North Africa who has appeared on stages from the Hollywood Bowl to the New York Symphony Space.
FROM PALESTINE: Naser Musa, oud virtuoso, songwriter, and singer of Palestinian heritage.
FROM INDIA: Sonu Nigam, decade-spanning artist from India, often referred to as Bollywood's best playback singer and the Golden Voice of Indipop.
· FROM RUSSIA: Igor Nikolaev, singer-songwriter and composer with dozens of albums under his name and over a hundred hits written for other top artisTS
Morris Hayes, keyboardist, songwriter, and producer most known for his longstanding work with Prince and The New Power Generation (NPG).
Tim Pierce, guitarist who has released his own solo album, Guitarland, and recorded for artists such as Rick Springfield, Bruce Springsteen, Shakira, and many others.
Jahan Raymond, piano virtuoso prodigy, now 12 of Indian and Jewish heritage who released a CD in 2012 of original compositions .
Kenny Aronoff, rock drummer and widely respected studio musician who has toured with the likes of John Mellencamp, the Smashing Pumpkins, and more.
· A special acknowledgement also goes out to the multiple Grammy Award-winning producers and recording engineers who were essential to the project, K.C. Porter, Phil Ramone, Don Was, and Tom Weir.
The song, "We Hear Your Voice," first made its debut in front of thousands at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles to a ten minute standing ovation. Soon after, the artists were invited to perform the song for His Holiness the Dalai Lama in a major peace concert with some of the world's biggest names.
In addition to spreading its message through the international language of music, the song will have a tangible effect on children's lives all around the world. All net proceeds from digital downloads through Cherokee's distribution partners will be donated to an international charity focused on improving children's welfare.
Updates on the single, including its forthcoming music video and short documentary about its production, can be found on Shani's official website at or at "We Hear Your Voice" on Facebook.
Source: ShaniMusic.com
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