Details of Red Hot Aids Benefit Compilation
31 October 08
Next year, we are proud to be releasing an AIDS benefit compilation, as curated by Aaron and Bryce Dessner of the National.
The compilation will group together a stellar selection of musicians in the service of the Red Hot Organization, which raises awareness and funds and awareness for HIV and AIDS.
The title of this compilation will be Dark Was the Night, after the Blind Willie Johnson song, which will be covered by the Kronos Quartet on the record. Release is planned for February 2009, and will feature 32 exclusive songs spread out over two CDs or three LPs. This is the 20th installment in Red Hot's compilation series, and it celebrates the 20th anniversary of the organisation.
Stay tuned for more news updates on this exciting project, and feel free to read Pitchfork's news story on it.
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