Irish Women In Harmony, the collective of female artists, have released their version Sinéad O' Connor's Nothing Compares 2 U in honour of the late singer with all proceeds going to a charity chosen by her family.
Recorded with Sinéad's former producer John Reynolds, who produced and performed with Sinéad from her debut album The Lion and the Cobra through to her last album, I’m not Bossy, I’m the Boss, all funds raised will go to Aisling Project.
Aisling Project is an after-school intervention program in Ballymun on the Northside of Dublin, aiding children and young people in need of support, through a wide range of ever-expanding activities in a caring and secure environment.
The new version of Nothing Compares 2 U features Aimée, Ailbhe Reddy, Andrea Corr, Emma Langford, Erica-Cody, Eve Belle, Faye O'Rourke, Fia Moon, Gemma Doherty (harp), Krea, Loah, LYRA, Maria Ryan (strings), Melina Malone, Moya Brennan, Niamh Farrell, ROE, Róisín O, Ruth, Anne, SIBÉAL, SOULÉ, Stephanie Rainey, Saoirse Duane, Tolü Makay and Una Healy.
RuthAnne, singer and founder of the Irish Women In Harmony collective, said: "It was so important for our collective to come back together for this very special tribute to an iconic Irish female artist like Sinéad O’Connor, who has had such a huge influence and inspired us all in our own careers.
"Sinéad paved the way for the rest of us, her legacy will live forever and we want to celebrate her, thank her and raise much needed awareness and funds for Aisling Project."
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"Aisling Project is delighted to be associated with this wonderful Irish Women in Harmony song in tribute to Sinéad O’Connor," said Mícheál Clear, Project Leader, Aisling Project.
"We are so grateful to the Sinéad O’Connor estate and everyone involved for their many kindnesses towards us."
To support Aisling Project, text SINEAD to 50300 to donate €4 or donate to the Aisling Project here.
Irish Women in Harmony have previously released a cover of The Cranberries song Dreams.
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