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USA For Africa Newly released, “We Are The World (Remastered)” - Out Now
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United Support of Artists for Africa Established in 1985
Best known for our 1985 recording of “We Are The World”
$100M+ raised to fight poverty in Africa & the U.S. Established in 1985, United Support of Artists for Africa is best known for its 1985 recording of “We Are The World” and the “Hands Across America” event in 1986. In these 40 years, USA for Africa has raised more than $100,000,000 to help ease the pain of poverty in Africa and the United States. The enhanced audio version of “We Are The World” is available on all streaming platforms on now.

10/08/2026

They may have been some of the biggest names in music culture, but even pop-stars have to start somewhere. That night, 40+ artists filed into A&M Studios to be part of what would become one of the most legendary recording sessions ever. Quincy Jones may have posted a sign at the door reading “leave your ego at the door,” but the real lesson was that greatness starts with showing up | “We Are The World": The Story Behind The Song®” documentary courtesy of USA For Africa

10/07/2026

She never sang a note on the actual track, but she put in just as much work as the artists who did. Jane Fonda, narrator of the “We Are The World": The Story Behind The Song®” documentary, worked right alongside the artists throughout. In this clip, she reflects on what a privilege the whole experience was, for her and for them | “We Are The World": The Story Behind The Song®” documentary courtesy of USA For Africa

10/06/2026

It's been over 40 years since "We Are The World®" first brought us together, and now it's coming home to vinyl.

We're celebrating indie record stores with a special purple 7" vinyl featuring both the remastered and original audio, plus a collectible poster. Out Friday, November 27th as part of RSD Black Friday! Only at participating stores.

Check out the list at recordstoreday.com in our bio and let your local record store know you're interested. Record Store Day

10/02/2026

At 2:30am, in the middle of the recording of “We Are The World®,” all 40+ artists stepped away from the mics for a photoshoot. For one night, a historic studio session paused so photographers could capture the energy and unity in the room | “We Are The World": The Story Behind The Song®” documentary courtesy of USA For Africa

09/30/2026

All 40+ artists listening as the night’s plan came together. What followed wasn’t just one of the most historic nights in music history, nor was it just a song — it was passion, motivation and a movement | "We Are The World: The Story Behind The Song®" documentary courtesy of USA For Africa

09/24/2026

Barbra Streisand, Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Kathleen Turner, Robin Williams and so many more icons joined hands for Hands Across America in 1986, when millions of people formed a human chain across the country to raise awareness and money to fight hunger and homelessness.

Stars and neighbors, side by side, with one belief: when we come together, we can change lives.

Video courtesy of USA For Africa.

09/22/2026

Diana Ross walks us through the history behind "We Are The World®," highlighting the roles of Harry Belafonte, Ken Kragen, Quincy Jones, and co-writers Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie in bringing the project to life.

09/18/2026

Countless hours were spent by all 40+ artists in order to perfect the song before and during the recording process. In this clip, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder practice their solo sections amidst the historical recording night | "We Are The World®: The Story Behind The Song" documentary courtesy of USA For Africa

09/17/2026

Late in the session, the demands of extended rehearsal and collaboration had left their mark on the more than 40 artists present. Many showed visible signs of tiredness, some were nearly fatigued to the point of exhaustion, while all continued rehearsing their parts | "We Are The World®: The Story Behind The Song" documentary courtesy of USA For Africa

09/14/2026

In order to lift spirits throughout the long recording process in the studio, the artists made sure to keep themselves laughing and joking around. In this clip, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder share a funny moment together moments before recording their solos | "We Are The World®: The Story Behind The Song" documentary courtesy of USA For Africa

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