Occupy Wall Street (OWS) now has its very own collection of songs to help raise support for the effort. Organized by OWS solidarity group "Music for Occupy," the full list of artists to be featured on the compilation record, "Occupy This Album," was announced earlier this week.
The people-driven movement, which has grown from its birth last fall in New York City, has made headlines around the globe as more and more cities joined the cause. However, in recent weeks, government suppression has shut down many local OWS gatherings. In response, supporters of the movement have decided to incorporate music to help revamp its progress.
It's being called "music with a mission." American public relations firm Workhouse Publicity based out of New York City, has suggested that record sales could boost funding for the movement's continuation. The album's proceeds will go directly to the Occupy Movement in an effort to raise funds for its goal to triumph over economic inequality.
Although a move to promote OWS, it is not a direct act of the movement but an independent project developed by artists and musicians that support it.
Advocates of OWS, as well as fans of the contributing artists, are hoping for newly written tracks unique to the cause that will highlight issues targeted by the movement and influence more people to join.
Set to release this spring, the album will feature a wide array of artists and styles, including a few who have performed live at the OWS site in Zuccotti Park before the protesters removal by government authorities.
The soundtrack will feature artists like Crosby & Nash, Yoko Ono, Debbie Harry, Willie Nelson, Joan Baez and Third Eye Blind.
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