Theo Tams and Ali Slaight Support War Child For The Holidays
November 6, 2009
Toronto, ON – Young Canadian singer/songwriters Theo Tams and Ali Slaight have come together to record a Christmas song for the holiday season. The duo collaborated with producer Greg Johnston to create a stellar contemporary arrangement of the classic Christmas carol, “Do You Hear What I Hear?” directing all of the net proceeds from the sales until March 31, 2010 to War Child Canada. The single was recorded this past October and mixed by Vic Florencia.
“This has always been a favourite Christmas song of mine, it holds such emotion and history, and I love it as a duet. The lyric ‘Pray for peace, people, everywhere’ really rings true. We just knew it was the perfect song to help support War Child for the holidays,” said Theo Tams on the song selection.
The two singers are enthusiastic supporters of War Child. Ali visited Uganda this summer with the organization and Theo recently partook in their Busking For Change event in Toronto.
“The holiday season is my favourite time of year, largely because it’s a kind, forgiving and charitable occasion; the War Child cause is year round,” commented Ali Slaight. “I applaud the War Child team for their tireless efforts in bringing education and awareness to the world regarding the rights of children. I’m also delighted to have had the chance to work with my friend Theo on what to me is a holiday classic.”
“Do You Hear What I Hear?” will be serviced to radio November 6 and available digitally November 10 where music is sold.
War Child Canada is an award-winning charity which provides opportunities and long term solutions for war-affected children, focusing on education, strengthening children’s rights, reducing poverty and fostering self reliance. War Child Canada works in partnership with local people and organizations to build sustainable programming that empowers children and their communities in Afghanistan, Darfur (Sudan), Uganda, Sierra Leone, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka and Georgia.
For more information, please contact:
Theo Tams:
Samantha Taus
Sony Music Entertainment Canada
416-589-3047
samantha.taus@sonymusic.com
Ali Slaight:
Tyson A. Parker
Vice President,
National Media & Artist Relations Vice President,
Corporate Communications
UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA
416-718-4065
tyson.parker@umusic.com
