Pavarotti & Friends For The Children Of Guatemala And Kosovo http://www.fishpond.com.au/Music/Pavarotti-Friends-For-Children-Of-Guatemala-And-Kosovo-Luciano-Pavarotti/0028946660027

Artist: Luciano Pavarotti

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• Performers include: Luciano Pavarotti, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, Mariah Carey, Lionel Richie, Joe Cocker, B.B. King, Boyzone, Zucchero, Alex Britti, Gianni Morandi, Laura Pausini, Renato Zero.
  
• Recorded live in Modena, Italy on June 1, 1999.
  
• Performers include: Luciano Pavarotti, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, Mariah Carey, Lionel Richie, Joe Cocker, B.B. King, Boyzone, Zucchero, Alex Britti, Gianni Morandi, Laura Pausini, Renato Zero.
  
• Recorded live in Modena, Italy on June 1, 1999.
  
• Personnel: Teddy Mulet (vocals, trumpet, trombone); Randy Barlow (vocals, trumpet); Cheito Quinonez (vocals); Jorge Casas (guitar, 12-string guitar); Rob Mathes (guitar, horns); Fridrik Karlsson, Paul Gendler, Mario Schiliro, Alex Britti (guitar); Michael Hart Thompson , Michael Thompson (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Walter Afanasieff (acoustic guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, Synclavier, programming); Michael Landau (acoustic guitar); Debbie Spring (violin, viola); Steve Sigurdson (cello); Nestor Torres (flute); Clay Ostwald, Paquito Hechavarria (piano); Don Shea (keyboards, drums, programming); Simon Franglen (keyboards, programming); Robbie Kondor (keyboards, background vocals); Luciano Luisi, Nigel Wright (keyboards); Gary Cirimelli (Synclavier, programming); Ren Klyce (Synclavier, sampler); Sheila E. (drums, congas); Shawn Pelton (drums); Luis Enrique, Nelson Gonzalez , Rafael Padilla (percussion); Dan Shea (programming, drum programming); Michele Centonza, Chris Laws (programming); Lee McCutcheon (keyboard programming); Alistair Tennant, Mary Ann Tatum, John Matthews, Melonie Daniels, Andy Caine, Tracie Ackerman, Trey Lorenz, Wayne Hector, Yvonne John Lewis (background vocals).
  
• Audio Mixers: Frank Filipetti; Dana Chappelle; Mick Guzauski; Steve Rinkoff.
  
• Liner Note Author: Terri Robson.
  
• Recording information: Modena, Italy (06/01/1999); Parco Novi Sad, Modena, Italy (06/01/1999).
  
• Photographers: Adrian Houston; Richard Haughton; Danielle Venturelli.
  
• Unknown Contributor Roles: Gary Cirimelli; Ars Canto Verdi; Ronan Keating; Spike Lee; Boyzone.
  
• Arrangers: Clay Ostwald; Emilio Estefan, Jr.; Michele Centonza; Carmichael; Randy Barlow; Estefano Salgado; Jorge Casas; Lionel Richie; M.A.C.; Rob Mathes; Giancarlo Chiaramello.
  
• This is a recording of a live concert on the part of the War Child organization, which works to "alleviate the suffering of children caught up in the horrors of war." Originally, the proceeds of the concert/album/video/etc. were tagged to go to victims of the Guatemalan civil war, but upon the chaos in Kosovo, Pavarotti decided to channel a spare million towards the Kosovars as well. What makes the concept interesting is the possibility inherent in collaborations between Pavarotti and the various pop/rock/blues stars that joined him in the project. On "The Thrill Is Gone," he can be found giving simply the backing "aaaah, aaaah, aaaah, aaaah." In most other places, he does work more lyrically, often giving something of a translated Italian version of the English lyrics. The album finishes off with the requisite "We Are the World," making use of all of the artists involved. ~ Adam Greenberg