USA for Africa
Variant namesUSA for Africa, incorporated under the leadership of Ken Kragen on Jan. 10, 1985, was part of a plan to distribute the proceeds of a musical recording to benefit famine victims in Africa; forty-five musicians recorded the single titled, We are the world, on Jan. 28, 1985, which became the quickest selling record in music history; over $53.1 million was distributed or allocated to projects in Africa and the US.
From the description of Records, 1986-1989. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 38942717
Biography
USA for Africa, incorporated under the leadership of Ken Kragen on January 10, 1985, was part of a plan to distribute the proceeds of a musical recording to benefit famine victims in Africa; forty-five musicians recorded the single titled, “We are the world,” on January 28, 1985, which became the quickest selling record in music history; over $53.1 million was distributed or allocated to projects in Africa and the U.S.
From the guide to the USA for Africa Records, 1986-1989, (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections.)
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| referencedIn | Milton Caniff Collection, 1805-2007, 1910-1988 | The Ohio State University Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum | |
| creatorOf | USA for Africa Records, 1986-1989 | University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections. | |
| referencedIn | California Hands Across America records, 1986. | University of Southern California, USC Libraries | |
| referencedIn | California Hands Across America records, 1986 | USC Libraries Special Collections | |
| creatorOf | USA for Africa. Records, 1986-1989. | University of California, Los Angeles |
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| associatedWith | Kragen, Kenneth. | person |
| associatedWith | Milton Caniff | person |
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Corporate Body
Active 1986
Active 1989
Americans
