Neil Finn’s Star-Studded Oxfam Charity Album

by lkatulka on November 17th, 2008

Neil Finn will team up with some singing pals to raise money for Oxfam.

The album is a follow-up to Neil’s star-studded live smash 7 Worlds Collide. Again he’ll team up with Liam Finn, Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien and Phil Selway, The Smiths’ Johnny Marr, and Soul Coughing’s Sebastian Steinberg and Lisa Germano. But there’s some new faces too: Jeff Tweedy, Wilco’s Glenn Kotche and Pat Sansone, Bic Runga, and Don McGlashan.

“Seven years ago I invited a few friends and fellow musicians to do a special series of concerts in New Zealand under the banner 7 Worlds Collide,” Neil Finn said.

“The concerts were an amazing experience for all of us and we are delighted to have found an opportunity to gather again, this time to expand the concept and the line-up too.

“Everyone is really excited about coming together again with a few new faces and extending the magic we created with 7 Worlds Collide the first time round, and with such an amazing group of people, I’m excited about the music we’ll be making.

“What will make these sessions particularly meaningful is that all the proceeds of this recording will go to support the continuing great work of Oxfam.”

James Ensor of Oxfam Australia is also excited about the awareness and funds the album will generate for his organisation.

“At a time when the number of people living in extreme poverty is growing, funds generated from this project will be vital to those in need, providing opportunities and hope for a better future,” Mr Ensor said. “Oxfam is delighted that artists of this calibre are supporting the work that we do around the world.”

Neil will record the album over the next few months in Auckland’s Roundhead Studios. Expect to see it in stores next year!

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