CD and documentary recorded around the globe and will be accompanied by tour dates to coincide with Hancock's 70th birthday

Hancock joined by Anoushka Shankar, Seal, Pink, Jeff Beck, Konono No. l, Lionel Louke, Céu, Dave Matthews, Lisa Hannigan, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Chaka Khan, Tinariwen, The Chieftains, Marcus Miller, Wayne Shorter, Oumou Sangare, Juanes and more

Herbie Hancock's 'The Imagine Project', the new CD from multiple Grammy-winning artist and musical pioneer Herbie Hancock, is an unprecedented international recording and film project featuring collaborations between music legend Herbie Hancock and over a dozen superstars from every region of the planet.

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Utilizing the universal language of music to express its central themes of peace and global responsibility, the musical collaborations combine Hancock's genre-defying musical vision with the "local" musical identity of cultures from around the world.

Additionally, noted Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney (Taxi To The Dark Side) is serving as one of the film's producers with veteran music producer Larry Klein serving as one of the album's producing consultants.

'The Imagine Project' is set for release June 22, 2010 via Hancock Records/RED.

Tracks include:

"The Song Goes On" with Anoushka Shankar (sitarist daughter of Ravi Shankar), Chaka Khan and Wayne Shorter which was recorded in Mumbai, India, along with a stellar group of Indian musicians

"Don't Give Up," a duet with guitarist extraordinaire Jeff Beck recorded in London featuring Seal and Pink

"Imagine" with Konono No. 1, Jeff Beck, Oumou Sangare and Lionel Louke recorded in Paris and London

"Tamatant Tilay/Exodus" featuring Tinariwen

"Times They Are A Changin'" featuring The Chieftains, Lionel Loueke and Lisa Hannigan recorded in Ireland

"Jackpot" with Dave Matthews and Marcus Miller

"Space Captain" with Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi

"Mi Tierra" recorded with Latin superstar Juanes in Miami and a track with Brazilian singer-songwriter Céu recorded in São Paulo

"Music truly is the universal language," says Hancock, "The Imagine Project" will explore that concept across the globe, uniting a myriad of cultures through song and positive creative expression. My hope is that the music will serve as a metaphor for the actions taken by the inhabitants of this wonderful planet as a call for world harmony on all levels."

A global musing on the power of song to bring people together, the recordings for Herbie Hancock's "The Imagine Project" have taken place in each collaborator's home territory whenever possible, and embody the spirit, hearts, sounds, colors and flavor of each locale - a complete sensory musical experience. The result is an album/film without borders, both a celebration and a call to action.

Herbie Hancock's The Imagine Project is the next step in Hancock's extraordinary ground-breaking career, and builds upon his recent successes and recognition: 2007 Grammy for Album of the Year - 'River/The Joni Letters', Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World, multiple award-winning album/film, Possibilities, Jazz Chair for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, amongst many others.

It is anticipated that The Imagine Project will take numerous forms -- from traditional album to potential webisodes, film/documentary, real-time performances, and special concert touring dates.

Award-winning producer Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Madeline Peyroux, Luciana Souza, Tracy Chapman, Melody Gardot and Hancock's collaborator on "River") has served as producer on a number of the album's tracks.

While the CD and film will stand, on one level, as powerful testaments for the goals of world peace, humanity and tolerance along with respect for our planet, Herbie Hancock's 'The Imagine Project' shall remain, at its core, entertainment content that is creatively and emotionally deeply fulfilling.

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MySpace Music is proud to announce the worldwide exclusive premiere of the new video from Seal titled "I've Been Loving You Too Long" from Seal's upcoming album 'Soul', hitting stores on 11/11/2008. 'Soul' features covers of classic tracks from James Brown, Sam Cooke, Al Green and more!

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Since its launch in 2004, MySpace Music has revolutionized the music industry by creating a platform for all artists at every level - major, indie and unsigned and has served as the launch pad for hundreds of exclusive, high profile album releases such as Gnarls Barkley, Panic! At the Disco, Lily Allen, Fall Out Boy, Timbaland, Modest Mouse, The Used, and many more.

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Last Sunday, December 9th, The 79th Royal Variety Performance aired on ITV in the UK. The show took place in Liverpool at the Empire Theatre, in the presence of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

One of the standout performances of the night was by Seal. He opened the show with a great version of "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds". The other performers on stage along with Seal were quite interesting - there was a lot going on. Stilt walkers, acrobats, a choir and more, all with a Beatles-esque 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' feel about it.

For information, and more acts that performed on the show, including Bon Jovi, Teatro and Joan Rivers go to: 79th Royal Variety Performance on Band Weblogs.

Seal also performed his positive and uplifting single, "Amazing" off of his fifth studio album, 'System'. It's good to see Seal back on the scene. He really is a class act, no doubt about it. With his white suit and scarf that night, he looked like a million bucks.

It's no surprise that "Amazing" was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Male Pop Vocal Performance category!

Watch Seal and Heidi Klum video - People Magazine Shoot with "Amazing" as background music:

Seal has a blog! His website is in blog format and features entries and videos. Seal's wife, model Heidi Klum is in some of the videos that are posted as well - like the People Magazine shoot. The blog is a great place for fans to keep up to date on Seal's music, news and everyday life.

Video link: Seal and Heidi People Magazine Shoot

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By: Jenny May - Band Weblogs

We are proud to announce that Teatro will be appearing on the 79th Royal Variety Performance in the presence of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

The performance will be held in Liverpool at the Empire Theatre on December 3rd, 2007.

Teatro will be on the same bill as Bon Jovi, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, James Blunt, Joan Rivers, Enrique Iglesias, Katherine Jenkins, Al Murray, David Jordan, Russell Brand, Seal and many more.

The show will be hosted by Philip Schofield and Kate Thornton and will be screened on ITV1 on Sunday, 9th December, 2007.

For more information visit:

Royal Variety Performance Official Website

Teatro Official Website