| Red Hot + Riot |
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This latest Red Hot
project is a tribute to Fela Kuti, the father of Afrobeat music who died
of AIDS in 1997. Artists involved: D'Angelo, Ahmir ?uestlove Thompson
of the Roots, Femi Kuti and Positive Force, Macy Gray, Nile Rodgers, Sade,
Kelis, dead prez, MeShell NdegeOcello, Talib Kweli, MixMaster Mike, Blackalicious,
Common, Res, Baaba Maal, Roy Hargrove and Tony Allen. The album was released
on CD & LP by MCA/Universal in the October of 2002. |
| Red Hot Africa |
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As the severity of the AIDS pandemic
escalates through Africa at a devastating pace, Red Hot has initiated
RED HOT AFRICA, a multimedium campaign designed to spread awareness and
intesify relief efforts. Through a collage of imagery, music and text,
this online documentary will share stories illustrating the AIDS pandemic
in Africa as experienced by those who live there. |