Bocelli will hold a virtual concert with Lady Gaga against coronavirus

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will give an online performance on April 18 to raise funds in the fight against the new coronavirus, in an initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with singer Lady Gaga and the Global Institution Citizen.

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The digital festival “One World: Together At Home” (“Um Mundo: Juntos em Casa”, in Portuguese) will show a series of shows on several platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

In addition to Bocelli and Gaga, the lineup includes several famous artists such as Paul McCartney, Elton John, Billie Eilish and Finneas, Lizzo, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Chris Martin (lead singer of Coldplay), Eddie Vedder, Kacey Musgraves, J Balvin, Keith Urban, Alanis Morissette, Lang Lang, Billie Joe Armstrong (lead singer of Green Day), Burna Boy and Maluma.

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According to Gaga, all funds raised will go to Health professionals and local and regional charities that are contributing to the fight against the virus. She further explained that in the last week, the entertainment industry has already raised around R$35 million.

With information from Ansa Agency