Refugee (charity album) explained

Refugee
Type:compilation
Cover:Various Artists.Refugee.jpg
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.

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).

Reception

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

!No.!Artist!Title
1.BMX BanditsHow Not to Care
2.Mike and SolveigRavioli
3.Alasdair RobertsScarce of Fishing
4.Robin AdamsThe Devils War and God's Blue Sea
5.Piers FacciniThis Morning the Birds
6.Jenny LysanderThe Horn Stills Blows
7.Ricky RossBaby What's to Know
8.Linda ThompsonWitchseason
9.Bonnie Prince BillyMost People
10.Rick RedbeardPostcards
11.Rachel SermanniInnocent Journey
12.Kathryn JosephThe Lines
13.Roddy HartWest
14.Dana FalconberryThe Dusk
15.Richard DawsonTo the Sea

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2016-04-22 . Bonnie "Prince" Billy Shares New Song From New Refugee Benefit Comp Featuring Alisdair Roberts, Linda Thompson, More . 2022-11-25 . Pitchfork . en-US.
  2. Web site: New Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Single – 'Refugee' Album . 2022-11-25 . www.folkradio.co.uk.
  3. Web site: New album aims to raise awareness for Migrant Offshore Aid Station . 2022-11-25 . list.co.uk . en.
  4. Web site: Glasgow artists comes together record album in aid of migrant crisis . 2022-11-25 . Glasgow Times . en.
  5. Web site: Various Artists: Refugee. Folk Radio UK. Davies. Mike. 21 June 2016. 26 November 2022.