RIHANNA SINGS MARLEY’S REDEMPTION SONG FOR HAITI
RIHANNA performed BOB MARLEY’s uplifting REDEMPTION SONG on OPRAH in Amer= ica on Wednesday (20Jan10) and dedicated the tune to the people of Haiti.
The singer agreed to appear on the TV show as part of an hour-long spec= ial dealing with the struggles in Haiti following last week’s (12Jan10) d= evastating earthquake.
Rihanna chose to say very little, but sang a tune she revealed she list= ens to in times of desperation.
She said, "Growing up, anytime there was a difficult situation, I alway= s listened to this song ‘cos it was so liberating.
"Even now I listen to it when my back is up against the wall and I feel= like the people Haiti need to hear something inspiring." Maxwell also performed on Oprah’s Haiti special.
The songs the two R&B stars performed are now available as downloads vi= a Oprah’s website - all proceeds from sales will go to the relief effort.
Rihanna will join Jay-Z and U2 stars Bono and The Edge for another Hait= i-inspired performance as part of George Clooney’s Hope For Haiti Now tel= ethon on Friday night (22Jan10). Maxwell will also perform.
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