Mercer Street Records and the Enough Project Release RAISE Hope for Congo Compilation CD

Last week Mercer Street Records and the Enough Project released a special digital compilation album dedicated to help stop the violence against women and girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Curated by leading music expert Nic Harcourt (Los Angeles Times, KCRW Radio, A&E Network), the compilation, titled "RAISE Hope For Congo," brings together many of contemporary music’s leading artists in solidarity with Congolese women who have been the target of violence and rape during the long-running conflict in the region. The genre-spanning album includes exclusive tracks from Norah Jones, Mos Def, Damien Rice, Angelique Kidjo, Bat For Lashes, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Amadou & Mariam and more, as well as a special reading from Sheryl Crow. The album is available for download now, and can be purchased in stores on June 22. Check out the track listing and read more about the inspiration behind the CD on Enough Said.

Source: http://raisehopeforcongomusic.org/