MUMBAI: On World Music Day, global entertainment company, YELLOW presents a collaboration of 25 international multi award winning artists across five continents for a unique rendition, leveraged as a One World Anthem, called ‘Together Let Go’
The song co-written by Grammy-nominated British composer Ella Spira, Dubai-based Egyptian rapper DB Gad and Indian singer-songwriter Papon with the video directed by UAE based Shantanu Suri is sung by major multi award-winning international artists. These include India’s very own Papon; UAE’s Madyan Hamza and Arqam Al Abri; South Africa’s Joseph Shabalala, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Mark Baldwin OBE; Brazil’s Dito Martins, Danny Nascimento, Olodum, Helen Pickett; Japan’s Siori Tanabe, Tokyo’s Philharmonic Choir and Tetsuro Shimaguchi. Balinese collaborators include Yasmin Priyatmoko-Bohn, James Cousins, Naomi Hammerton and for the Nordics Alfie Boe, Joely Richardson, and James Phillips, this anthem creates one platform for all territories to co-exist together.
“There is an invisible strength in every heart, united” English actor and activist Jeremy Irons voice leads us into the evocative vocals of Papon.“Take a step into the unknown - only together we are one,” the song epitomizes Ella Spira’s cross cultural collaboration and musical composition prowess.
Mr. Sameer Bhayani, Founder & CEO, YELLOW states, “TOGETHER LET GO showcases the wealth of talent breaking down cultural barriers, spreading a positive message of unity and strength together as a dialogue of connected voices from across 5 continents of the world. Two great companies, YELLOW and Sisters Grimm have joined forces creating global scale and portfolio to challenge the entertainment industry in a new way, uniting people around the world through music.”
Assam born singer-songwriter and composer Papon states, “TOGETHER LET GO brings out my endeavour to render relatable music to people of diverse cultures and to unify them through music. Working alongside such amazing international talent in a global music scenario has been a thrilling experience. I’m honoured to be part of this project and a big thanks to YELLOW for initiating this step towards unity & togetherness during such trying times”.
Grammy-nominated British composer Ella Spira states, “TOGETHER LET GO celebrates cultures and inclusivity, collaborating performance artists from all around the world speaking to diverse audiences and embraces the principal theme of unity which is the centre of the social conversations of today. YELLOW and Sisters Grimm are working towards pioneering a global movement aimed at integrating the global music industry, kickstarting with this initiative that supports world peace and unity.”
The music video will be available on www.worldofyellow.com as well as Papon’s social media accounts