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Exclusive | How Bono, Sting, George Michael and more banded together for 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' 40 years ago

The recording of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' was a significant moment in charity music history, uniting artists for a humanitarian cause.

Opinion: Not another revival of Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'

The 'ultimate remix' of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' highlights problematic narratives about Africa's dependency on Western aid.

The Indo Daily: 40 years of Band Aid - Christmas, charity and controversy

The impact of Band Aid's charity initiatives persists, influencing pop culture and humanitarian efforts over four decades.

It's fun to be in the studio as Do They Know It's Christmas? is recorded but the future hangs over it like a bad smell

The Band Aid effort, spearheaded by Bob Geldof, aimed to support famine relief in Ethiopia through music, though it is now viewed with mixed feelings.

Exclusive | How Bono, Sting, George Michael and more banded together for 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' 40 years ago

The recording of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' was a significant moment in charity music history, uniting artists for a humanitarian cause.

Opinion: Not another revival of Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'

The 'ultimate remix' of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' highlights problematic narratives about Africa's dependency on Western aid.

The Indo Daily: 40 years of Band Aid - Christmas, charity and controversy

The impact of Band Aid's charity initiatives persists, influencing pop culture and humanitarian efforts over four decades.

It's fun to be in the studio as Do They Know It's Christmas? is recorded but the future hangs over it like a bad smell

The Band Aid effort, spearheaded by Bob Geldof, aimed to support famine relief in Ethiopia through music, though it is now viewed with mixed feelings.
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As Band Aid marks 40th anniversary critics take aim at Africa stereotypes

Band Aid's charity efforts raise questions about harmful stereotypes, despite raising significant funds for Africa's famine relief.

I'm glad my criticism of Bob Geldof's Band Aid charity single for Africa caused a storm. Here's why I did it | Fuse ODG

Africans are reclaiming their narrative, sparked by negative portrayals in Band Aid's legacy and its broader impacts on Africa's identity and perception.

Bob Geldof responds to Ed Sheeran statement on Band Aid Christmas charity single

Ed Sheeran declined involvement in a new version of a charity song due to evolved views on its narrative and implications regarding Africa.

Ed Sheeran says new version of Band Aid song used his vocals without permission

Ed Sheeran emphasizes that he was not asked for permission to reuse his vocals in the new Band Aid project and would have declined if approached.

As Band Aid marks 40th anniversary critics take aim at Africa stereotypes

Band Aid's charity efforts raise questions about harmful stereotypes, despite raising significant funds for Africa's famine relief.

I'm glad my criticism of Bob Geldof's Band Aid charity single for Africa caused a storm. Here's why I did it | Fuse ODG

Africans are reclaiming their narrative, sparked by negative portrayals in Band Aid's legacy and its broader impacts on Africa's identity and perception.

Bob Geldof responds to Ed Sheeran statement on Band Aid Christmas charity single

Ed Sheeran declined involvement in a new version of a charity song due to evolved views on its narrative and implications regarding Africa.

Ed Sheeran says new version of Band Aid song used his vocals without permission

Ed Sheeran emphasizes that he was not asked for permission to reuse his vocals in the new Band Aid project and would have declined if approached.
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The Long Wave: How Brazil is celebrating its Black heritage

Black Consciousness Day is now a public holiday in Brazil, signaling an important change in the country's racial awareness.

Everyone was happy, but it became annoying': Ethiopians look back on Band Aid

The 1984 Ethiopian famine left lasting memories influenced by climate crises, cultural taboos, and complex legacies of international aid.
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Wrangling with Abba, risking jail for the Stone Roses the lawyer behind pop's big spats

John Kennedy's dedication and controversial partnership with Bob Geldof have left significant impacts on fundraising for African relief efforts over four decades.

'I told Bob Geldof I'd help Band Aid for an hour - 40 years later I'm still there'

Band Aid 40 revives a legacy of combining music and humanitarian efforts, emphasized by John Kennedy's ongoing involvement and pivotal contributions.

Wrangling with Abba, risking jail for the Stone Roses the lawyer behind pop's big spats

John Kennedy's dedication and controversial partnership with Bob Geldof have left significant impacts on fundraising for African relief efforts over four decades.

'I told Bob Geldof I'd help Band Aid for an hour - 40 years later I'm still there'

Band Aid 40 revives a legacy of combining music and humanitarian efforts, emphasized by John Kennedy's ongoing involvement and pivotal contributions.
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Ed Sheeran, Fuse ODG: do they know they're dead right about Band Aid? Africa needs more than a singalong

The new version of Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' raises concerns about perpetuating stereotypes and the ethics of using artists' contributions without consent.

Ed Sheeran: I wish I wasn't on 40th-anniversary version of Band Aid

Ed Sheeran disapproves of his inclusion in the Band Aid charity single, citing concerns about dehumanizing portrayals of Africa.

Ed Sheeran, Fuse ODG: do they know they're dead right about Band Aid? Africa needs more than a singalong

The new version of Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' raises concerns about perpetuating stereotypes and the ethics of using artists' contributions without consent.

Ed Sheeran: I wish I wasn't on 40th-anniversary version of Band Aid

Ed Sheeran disapproves of his inclusion in the Band Aid charity single, citing concerns about dehumanizing portrayals of Africa.
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