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A4A RECORDS / WARNER MUSIC CANADA RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO FOR COVER OF “SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY” BY TOP CANADIAN ARTISTS
Canadian musicians lend their voices to raise awareness of the fight for democracy in Iran
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TORONTO, November 11, 2022 – A4A Records / Warner Music Canada have released a lyric video for “Sunday Bloody Sunday” today; a 2019 song recorded by a collective of Canadian artists committed to promoting freedom and human rights worldwide. The cover was originally recorded and released in the summer of 2019 to raise awareness of the political crisis and human suffering in Sudan. Today, participating artists like Juno-winner Hill Kourkoutis are once again sharing U2’s iconic protest song in solidarity with Iranian women.
“Music can help to raise awareness and spark conversations which in turn leads to change. We believe in the power of music and we stand together with the people of Iran,” Kourkoutis says.
“Reimagined by some of our greatest Canadian talent, our hope is that this song serves as a tool of advocacy, helping to amplify the voices of those fighting to reclaim their own,” explains Darcy Ataman who co-produced the track alongside multiple Grammy winner David Bottrill (Muse, Rush, Peter Gabriel). A full list of participating artists is included below.
“As always, when voices are unceremoniously silenced, music must take its place at the vanguard, leading the charge in the art of protest to advocate for basic freedoms,” says Ataman.
Widespread protests against the Iranian government were sparked by the death of 22 year old Mahsa Amini, arrested by the morality police in Tehran on September 13 for allegedly violating Iran’s strict rules requiring women to cover their hair with a hijab. Since then, scores of protesters have been arrested, jailed, and killed by the oppressive regime as a national uprising and growing international movement call for accountability and the respect of fundamental human rights.
Participating artists include:
Ian D’Sa (Billy Talent)
Ben Kowalewicz (Billy Talent)
Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo)
Cone (Sum 41)
Neil Sanderson (Three Days Grace)
Matt Walst (Three Days Grace)
Damhnait Doyle
Emmanuel Jal
Serena Ryder
Corey Hart
Ron Hawkins (Lowest of The Low)
Scott Anderson (Finger Eleven)
Simon Ward (The Strumbellas)
Amy Millan (Stars)
Colin MacDonald (The Trews)
John Angus (The Trews)
Ewan Currie (The Sheepdogs)
Though not intended as a charity record, all proceeds raised through downloads and streams will be donated to Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran and Amnesty International – Iran.
A4A Records invites individuals and organisations to show their support and solidarity:
- Download or stream “Sunday Bloody Sunday” by Artists for Sudan
- Share the song with your network and request the song on radio
- Find out more about the ongoing situation in Iran
- Help spread the messages of advocates and organisations who are defending the rights of the Iranian people
About A4A Records & Publishing
A4A (Artists for Artists) Records is home to recordings from Make Music Matter’s Healing in Harmony music therapy program for trauma survivors. With global distribution through Warner Music Canada, songs of resilience and solidarity celebrate the power of music to heal.
Through a groundbreaking publishing model created in partnership with SOCAN, A4A Publishing is able to collect royalties on behalf of artists living in extreme poverty and conflict zones and 100% of royalties are sent back to the artist community.
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Hi-res cover art available here
For further information or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Rebecca Purver
Media and Communications Manager, Make Music Matter
