On 26 March, Universal Music TV will release Rhythms Del Mundo, an electrifying album, which fuses the hot Afro-Cuban sounds of The Buena Vista Social Club with tracks from some of the buzziest bands of the moment, including Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, Coldplay, The Kaiser Chiefs, Jack Johnson and many others.It also features the amazing vocals from famed Cuban vocalists, Omara Portuonda, and the last ever recording of the much beloved Ibrahim Ferrer. The album is in aid of Artists Project Earth (APE), which lends support for natural disaster relief and climate change awareness. To keep in line with the environmental stance of the project, the album packaging is 100% bio-degradable and recyclable. This revolutionary design consists of an album disc tray and outer cardboard parcel, which forms a completely dust free and eco-friendly package. With support from such eco-friendly figures as Al Gore, Bono and Chris Martin, proceeds from the sales of Rhythms Del Mundo will go to the charity, Artists Project Earth, which supports actions against climate change. There is a new video for Coldplays Clocks featuring the Rhythms del Mundo band. More information to follow shortly.Radio 2s Mark Radcliffe commented, "Who would have thought that the Arctic Monkeys and the sound of Cuba would go together so well. That's Fantastic! SO GOOD!" Rhythms Del Mundo is released on 26 March through Universal Music TV.
For more information on Artists Project Earth and how the proceeds from this album will benefit the charity, go to www. Apeuk.org http://www.rhythmsdelmundo.com/ http://www.apeuk.org
Track listing
1. Clocks - Coldplay
2. Better Together - Jack Johnson
3. Dancing Shoes - Arctic Monkeys
4. One Step Too Far - Dido & faithless
5. As Time Goes By - Ibrahim Ferrer
6. I Still Haven't Found What Im Looking For - Coco & U2
7. She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5
8. Modern Way - Kaiser Chiefs
9. Killing Me Softly - Omara Portuondo
10. Ai No Corrida - Vanya &Quincy
11. Fragilidad - Sting
12. Don't Know Why - Vanya
13. Hotel Buena Vista - Aquila Rose & Idana
14. The Dark of the Matinee - Coco & Franz Ferdinand
15. High and Dry - Lele & Radiohead
Bonus track
16. Casablanca - Ibrahim & Omara
Rythms Del Mundo Cuba