A compilation featuring tracks from that Quincy Jones organised We Are The Future concert that took place in Rome last May will be sold exclusively through North American branches of the Starbucks stores next month. 100% of the proceeds from the CD sales will go to the We Are the Future initiative which aims to provide assistance and education to children in war torn areas worldwide.
Confirming the Starbucks promotion Quincy Jones told reporters: "The concert that launched We Are the Future is one of the most powerful events I've ever been a part of, and it's a true privilege to have helped it happen. With the support of Starbucks, we are able to offer a recording of this major event to engage music fans and raise awareness for children living in war-ravaged communities."
Tracks due to appear on the CD include:
Carlos Santana with Mana's Fher - Oye Come Va
John Stoddart, Sherry McGee, Andrea Bocelli and Karina Pasian - The Prayer
Alicia Keys - Fallin'
Zucchero - Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime
Herbie Hancock featuring Carlos Santana and Bill Summers - Watermelon Man
Carmen Consoli - L'Ultimo Bacio
Patti Austin - How High the Moon
Juanes - A Dios Le Pido (I Ask God)
Josh Groban - You Raise Me Up
Angelique Kidjo featuring Soundz Of South Africa - Afrika
Norah Jones - Peace
Karina Pasian and Cast - We Are the Future