Starbucks Offers 'Future' Fundraising Compilation

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Starbucks Offers 'Future' Fundraising Compilation

A compilation of highlights from the Quincy Jones-organized We Are the Future concert will be sold exclusively through participating North American Starbucks stores. The disc, which features performances by Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, Juanes, Carlos Santana and others captured during the May 16 event in Rome, will be available July 2 through Aug. 3.

A charter sponsor of the concert, Starbucks has pledged 100% of the proceeds from the compilation will benefit the We Are the Future initiative. Working with the Glocal Forum, the non-profit organization seeks to provide assistance and education to children in war torn areas worldwide.

"The concert that launched We Are the Future is one of the most powerful events I've ever been a part of, and it's a true privilege to have helped it happen," Quincy Jones says. "With the support of Starbucks, we are able to offer a recording of this major event to engage music fans and raise awareness for children living in war-ravaged communities."

Here is the "We Are the Future" compilation track list:

"Oye Come Va," Carlos Santana with Mana's Fher

"The Prayer," John Stoddart, Sherry McGee, Andrea Bocelli and Karina Pasian

"Fallin'," Alicia Keys

"Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime," Zucchero

"Watermelon Man," Herbie Hancock featuring Carlos Santana and Bill Summers

"L'Ultimo Bacio," Carmen Consoli

"How High the Moon," Patti Austin

"A Dios Le Pido (I Ask God)," Juanes

"You Raise Me Up," Josh Groban

"Afrika," Angelique Kidjo featuring Soundz Of South Africa

"Peace," Norah Jones

"We Are the Future," Karina Pasian and cast

http://www.billboard.com/bb/daily/article_...t_id=1000552818