Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has written an all-star charity recording, "Almost Like Praying," to benefit those suffering in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
(Get it? "Maria," from West Side Story, Hurricane Maria... Clever one, that Miranda).
Via press release:
Atlantic Records has announced this week’s release of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Almost Like Praying” (Feat. Marc Anthony, Ruben Blades, Camila Cabello, Pedro Capo, Dessa, Gloria Estefan, Fat Joe, Luis Fonsi, Juan Luis Guerra, Alex Lacamoire, John Leguizamo, Jennifer Lopez, Rita Moreno, Ednita Nazario, Joell Ortiz, Anthony Ramos, Gina Rodriguez, Gilberto Santa Rosa, PJ Sin Suela, Tommy Torres, and Ana Villafañe).”
The extraordinary all-star single will be available at all digital music retailers and streaming services beginning today, October 6th.
With music and lyrics by the Pulitzer Prize, Tony, GRAMMY, Emmy Award-winning creator of HAMILTON Lin-Manuel Miranda, and produced by Jeffrey “Trooko” Penalva, “Almost Like Praying” was written and recorded last weekend at studios in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, The Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Miranda traveled to each location to work closely with the contributing performers. Penned by Miranda only last week, the original song borrows its title and instantly indelible hook from Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s classic, “Maria,” from the original Broadway musical, WEST SIDE STORY.
The exuberance throughout the song and video is palpable. True American spirit on display.
Watch below and then head over to iTunes to contribute by purchasing the track.
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