Some of the world’s biggest artists team up with Cuban band Rhythms Del Mundo for the benefit album, “Classics”. The collection aims to raise awareness and funds for natural-disaster relief through the U.K.-based charity Artists Project Earth (www.apeuk.org). “Classics” follows the similar 2006 album “Rhythms Del Mundo Cuba”, which emerged after the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. That compilation featured Buena Vista Social Club musicians reworking tunes from such acts as Coldplay, U2 and Franz Ferdinand. Here, The Killers visit The Eagles‘ “Hotel California”; Amy Winehouse plays “Cupid” (Sam Cooke); and Keane take Queen “Under Pressure”–all in collaboration with Rhythms Del Mundo.
by Mark Emge
