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"Natalie Maines, a staunch backer of the West Memphis Three, performed the Pink Floyd song "Mother" live with Ben Harper in the summer of 2012 and decided to record it for West of Memphis: Voices For Justice. Maines and Harper produced this studio recording of the song, which features Ben on lap-steel guitar."

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1. Henry Rollins (feat. Nick Cave & Warren Ellis original score) - Damien Echols Death Row Letter Year 9
2. Natalie Maines - Mother
3. Lucinda Williams - Joy
4. Camp Freddy - The Jean Genie
5. Tonto's Giant Nuts feat. Johnny Depp & Bruce Witkin - Little Lion Man
6. Marilyn Manson - You're So Vain
7. Band of Horses - Dumpster World (Live)
8. Citizen Cope - DFW
9. Eddie Vedder - Satellite
10. Bill Carter - Anything Made of Paper
11. The White Buffalo - House of Pain more»

Here is some information about Ben's participation in The Linor Documentary:

http://linordocumentary.createsend4.com/t/ViewEmail/j/FB48483E8292D3C5/F...

We’ve had two great events recently. Thank you to Santa Monica-UCLA Rape Treatment Center board member Jenny Belushi, who hosted a focus group screening in September, and to David Hoberman, who hosted one last week. In attendance at Jenny’s was Grammy winning artist Ben Harper. The Linor Documentary will mark the first feature documentary scored by Ben. We’re so honored that Ben Harper, who has been a friend and supporter of the film since the very beginning, has shared his talents with us. Additional music by Martin Tillman, and Daniel Lessner & Alessio Nanni, rounds out the beautiful soundtrack.

We were joined at David Hoberman’s by Bonnie Abaunza (RC Productions, Amnesty International) who is motivated to help us get the film out to women in crisis all over the world. Also present was Natalie Maines (pictured above, with Linor), who collaborated with Linor and Ben on the film’s original closing credits song, “Forgiveness.”

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http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/songsaftersandy

Beautiful Day Media has announced “Songs After Sandy: Friends of Red Hook For Sandy Relief” a Charity Compilation to raise funds for communities devastated by Hurricane Sandy.

Friends of Red Hook sums it up as musicians from Brooklyn and all over the world come together to help (in alphabetical order): Adam Acuragi, Joseph Arthur, Brendon Benson, Eric Burdon, Ben Folds Five, Ben Harper, Roger Hodgson, Kaiser Cartel, Emmanuel Jal, Matt Lenny, Eli Lieb, Toby Lightman, Jeff Lynne, Joan Osborne, Amanda Palmer, Kenny Wayne Shepherd featuring Buddy Flett, Smitty, Ringo Starr, thenewno2, Bow Thayer, These United States, Joe Walsh, Bob Weir and Jesse Malin.

These artists have offered previously unreleased tracks while others have offered unique experiences and one of a kind signed items. The music will be released in volumes, while signed items will be announced as they are donated.

http://songsaftersandy.com/