We had a lyricist from Lebanon and an arranger from Iraq. We had a melody composed by Quincy Jones. A Libyan, Egyptian, Palestinian, Syrian, Saudi and Emirati were among 26 artists joining recording sessions in Morocco and Qatar. Our result was sweet music -- a hypnotic hit that raised millions for impoverished children's arts education across the Middle East. It was a literally harmonious case of art transcending politics and improving lives. I expect few Americans are aware. In fact, I suspect...
We had a lyricist from Lebanon and an arranger from Iraq. We had a melody composed by Quincy Jones. A Libyan, Egyptian, Palestinian, Syrian, Saudi and Emirati were among 26 artists joining recording sessions in Morocco and Qatar. Our result was sweet music -- a hypnotic hit that raised millions for impoverished children's arts education across the Middle East. It was a literally harmonious case of art transcending politics and improving lives. I expect few Americans are aware. In fact, I suspect...
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