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Don Jazzy To Perform With Other International Artists At United Nations For UNICEF Campaign

November 20, 2014

Don Jazzy confirmed last night, via his Instagram, that he'll be performing at the United Nations for the UNICEF Imagine Campaign.

UNICEF promotes the rights and well-being of every child in 190 countries and territories, with a special focus on reaching those in greatest need.

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The artist shared pictures of himself rehearsing for the anticipated event with the caption, "...Performing alongside some great world musicians at the UN-GA tomorrow, for the UNICEF #Imagine campaign."

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The campaign, which will include a re-recording of John Lennon's "Imagine", led by Yoko Ono, is intended to help raise awareness of children's rights. It will join celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

 

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In a statement UNICEF said, "UNICEF invites aspiring pop stars to join Hugh Jackman, Katy Perry, Angélique Kidjo, Priyanka Chopra, Yoko Ono and David Guetta to sing John Lennon’s Imagine and help raise awareness of children’s rights. During a musical event at the United Nations General Assembly today, UNICEF will unveil the #IMAGINE project as part of celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The #IMAGINE project brings together artist Yoko Ono, renowned music producer and DJ David Guetta, UNICEF Ambassadors – including Katy Perry, Angélique Kidjo, Daniela Mercury, Priyanka Chopra, Yuna Kim – and a host of other high profile supporters with the aim of creating a unique moment in music history that will highlight the tremendous challenges children face the world over."

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