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'Songs for Tibet' Rockets to #1 Spot on iTunes Across the World

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The Art of Peace Foundation announced today that ‘Songs for Tibet’ is now the top-selling rock download on iTunes across the world.

“With the Beijing Olympics just days away, this album sends a clear statement to Tibet and the Dalai Lama that the world is with them and supports their dreams for fundamental human rights and autonomy,” said Executive Director of The Art of Peace Foundation, Michael Wohl.

“Not only is the album a musical powerhouse, but we hope it will raise awareness of the lack of fundamental freedoms for all under Chinese rule, including the Tibetans,” Wohl continued. Among other things, it specifically targets the lack of freedom of press, speech and expression imposed by ‘The Great Firewall of China.’

The Foundation also initiated a campaign to provide free downloads of the album to Olympic athletes and urged them to wear iPods at the Olympics as a show of support for the freedom of expression.

A video for the project by Mark Pellington titled “Songs for Tibet – Freedom is Expression” will be on YouTube, and is available for websites and broadcast use.

There will be a press conference at 11am on Thursday in NYC. Worldwide, a teleconference option is available.

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