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Melanie C
Melanie C


Background information
Birth name Melanie Jayne Chisholm
Born January 12, 1974
Born place Whiston, Lancashire, England
Origin London, England, UK
Genre(s) Pop
Pop Rock
Britpop
Dance
Years active 1994—present
Label(s) Virgin Records
Red Girl Records
Associated acts Bryan Adams
Spice Girls
Lisa Lopes
Website Website



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Akon Debuts Anti-Slavery Song At The United Nations

March 26, 2009
Akon Debuts Anti-Slavery Song At The United NationsUS R&B singer Akon debuted an anti-slavery song at the United Nations in New York today (March 26th).

The song, entitled 'Blood Into Gold', was recorded in collaboration with the Emmy-award winning musician Peter Buffett for the non-profit organisation, Culture Project.

Akon's appearance at the UN coincided with the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery.

The singer, real name Aliaune Thiam, told the BBC that he would do his part to “spread the word” about slavery.

“A lot of my US friends are not aware of the history,” Thiam, who spent his childhood in Senegal, said. "[Slavery] is a big situation for us - the younger generation.

"It's very important for me because it was the slaves that opened the door for me personally.

“Seeing how far we've come, I'm honoured to be a part of it and I will do my part to spread that word. As people, we should stop using each other for money purposes."

Proceeds from 'Blood Into Gold' will help the Culture Project's bid to end human trafficking around the world.

(by Jason Gregory)



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