Healing the wounds
In a musical tribute to the victims of the 2008 deadly terrorist attack in Mumbai that left 166 people dead, Bollywood music composer Aadesh Srivastava has launched a music album “Sounds of Peace” in collaboration with actor Amitabh Bachchan and international singer Akon.
“During 26/11, I had lost two dear friends. Through this music album and a concert, we intend to help the families of those policemen who have suffered at the hands of terrorism,” Aadesh told reporters after launching the album in Mumbai recently.
Bachchan has lent his baritone voice for the album.
International artistes like Akon, Wyclef Jean, Pamela Lajoie, London Philharmonic Orchestra; Indian singers Shaan, Roopkumar Rathod, Aadesh Shrivastava, Netsurf Entertainment and others are part of this album.
“With the natural disaster in Haiti and terrorist attacks worldwide, this is the least we can do to support the families,” said Wyclef Jean in a video message on the occasion.
A cheque of Rs ten lakh was given to the Maharashtra Police for their profound courage and commitment extended during the 26/11attacks which claimed the lives of a number of police officers.
A concert has been planned for January 2012 in Mumbai where all those who are part of this album will perform live and the proceeds from the show will go to the families of policemen who laid down their lives fighting terrorism.
Bachchan said, “I'm happy to be associated with this album. It is our way of paying tribute to those who laid down their lives and those innocent people who go killed.”
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