Billboard Bits: 'Nuestro Himno,' Cracker, Marty Stuart

by Barry A. Jeckell, N.Y.

Tue, May 2, 2006 6:37PM

Olga Tañón, Gloria Trevi and Wyclef Jean are among the artists adding their voices to "Nuestro Himno" (Our Anthem), a Spanish-language recording of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Produced by Eduardo Reyes, the track is due to be completed later this week and will appear on "Somos Americanos" (We Are Americans), a collection songs about the Latino experience in the United States.

Due May 16 via Urban Box Office, a portion of the project's proceeds will benefit pro-immigration organizations including the NATIONAL CAPITAL IMMIGRATION COALITION. The Washington, D.C.-based group has been active in organizing protests ongoing immigration debate in the halls of the U.S. Congress and has committed to use "Nuestro Himno" at its upcoming events. Other artists whose participation in the new recording of the anthem has been confirmed are Aventura & Andy, Ivy Queen, Reik, Kalimba, Voz a Voz, Tito El Bambino, Frank Reyes, NíKlabe, Tony Sunshine, P-Star of Reggaeton Niños and Yemaya. Many others have been invited to take part in UBO-organized recording sessions this week in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Puerto Rico, Mexico City and Madrid.

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