SHANI Gathers Talented International Superstars to Sing "We Hear Your Voice" to Bridge the Divide between Nations

LOS ANGELES, March 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Shani Rigsbee (Shani) is a woman with convictions. Beautiful, feisty, a force of nature, she is currently at the red-hot epicenter of a rising power pack of new American stars that are equally at ease producing, directing on stage and screen, in acting and in recorded music. Whether singing in her native language of English or 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—Hot Springs, Arkansas—and not from the outer reaches of the globe.

"We Hear Your Voice" originally debuted in 2012 before a live audience at Los Angeles' Greek Theatre to a 5 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 musical talents. After three years of determined diligence, the charity single and music video of "We Hear Your Voice" are being internationally released Wednesday, March 12^th, 2014 through Cherokee Music Group.

Official music video link: http://youtu.be/KZTQwGRV7Uc. Available worldwide on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/we-hear-your-voice-feat.-andy/id830977420!

Knowing that music is the best way to bridge the divide between nations from her years of extensive worldwide touring, Shani singularly persuaded some of the most famous international singing stars to contribute their talents to the project. "We Hear Your Voice" is a powerful message of peace, hope, and harmony. The pop, feel-good anthem is performed in English by all of the artists who also represent their respective native languages woven together in subtle form throughout the song—free from labels, borders, and boundaries.

The message behind "We Hear Your Voice" is that nobody is voiceless and that humanity transcends politics and borders. When international recording artists and their fans and followers unite behind this message, then the divide between nations can begin to be bridged. A short-form making-of 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, Persian/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 (110M views) 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.

As well as the following studio musicians:

• Kenny Aronoff, named the #1 pop/rock drummer and the #1 studio drummer for five consecutive years by the readers of Modern Drummer Magazine with over 30 Grammy-nominated recordings under his belt who has worked with the likes of Elton John, Jon Bon Jovi and the Rolling Stones.
• 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 Bruce Springsteen, Shakira, and many others.
• Jahan Raymond, piano virtuoso prodigy, now 11 of Indian and Jewish heritage who released a CD in 2012 of original compositions.

A special acknowledgment also goes out to the multiple Grammy Award-winning producers and recording engineers who were essential to the project, K.C. Porter, Don Was, Tom Weir and the late, great Phil Ramone.

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 international charities 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 or at "We Hear Your Voice" on Facebook.

SHANI will be performing with international artist ANDY on May 3, 2014 at the DOLBY THEATRE in Hollywood where "We Hear Your Voice" will also be reprised.

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SOURCE ShaniMusic.com