Refugee (charity album)
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| Refugee | |
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| Compilation album | |
| Released | 2016 |
| Compiler | Robin Adams |
Refugee is a charity album curated by Scottish singer-songwriter Robin Adams. The album includes original song contributions from Bonnie Prince Billy, Linda Thompson, Ricky Ross, Alasdair Roberts, Richard Dawson, BMX Bandits, Kathryn Joseph, Robin Adams, and others.[citation needed]
The album was recorded to raise funds for the refugee crisis in its many forms, from Syria and beyond. All proceeds raised by the album continue to go to MOAS (Migrant Offshore Aid Station).[citation needed]
Reception[edit]
As well as raising funds for MOAS, the record was successful in raising awareness for the refugee crises, with multiple news and music publications covering the charity release.[1][2][3][4][5]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Artist | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | BMX Bandits | How Not to Care |
| 2. | Mike and Solveig | Ravioli |
| 3. | Alasdair Roberts | Scarce of Fishing |
| 4. | Robin Adams | The Devils War and God's Blue Sea |
| 5. | Piers Faccini | This Morning the Birds |
| 6. | Jenny Lysander | The Horn Stills Blows |
| 7. | Ricky Ross | Baby What's to Know |
| 8. | Linda Thompson | Witchseason |
| 9. | Bonnie Prince Billy | Most People |
| 10. | Rick Redbeard | Postcards |
| 11. | Rachel Sermanni | Innocent Journey |
| 12. | Kathryn Joseph | The Lines |
| 13. | Roddy Hart | West |
| 14. | Dana Falconberry | The Dusk |
| 15. | Richard Dawson | To the Sea |
References[edit]
- ^ "Bonnie "Prince" Billy Shares New Song From New Refugee Benefit Comp Featuring Alisdair Roberts, Linda Thompson, More". Pitchfork. 2016-04-22. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ "New Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Single – 'Refugee' Album". www.folkradio.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ "New album aims to raise awareness for Migrant Offshore Aid Station". list.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ "Glasgow artists comes together record album in aid of migrant crisis". Glasgow Times. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ Davies, Mike (21 June 2016). "Various Artists: Refugee". Folk Radio UK. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
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