In the 2008, Roger Waters recorded a song for the Fundación Alas, a foundation to help improve health and education for children in Latin America. Two years ago, Roger, who was in Buenos Aires performing a record breaking set of nine Wall concerts at the Estadio River Plate, chose the city to film the promo video for the song, which is called "The Child Will Fly".
Working with the Government of the City of Buenos Aires and with the support of the Spanish International Cooperation Agency, Alas made a contribution of $2 million for 22 early childhood centers serving more than 2,000 children in neighborhoods with high poverty levels.
The theme song was intended to help raise awareness about the importance of early education as a tool for children, with financial and cultural projects hopefully opening a world of greater possibilities. The track features the collaboration with Roger of different international and Latin artists such as Shakira, Eric Clapton, Pedro Aznar and Gustavo Cerati, who have worked actively with Alas.
The video features the artistic supervision of Roger Waters and was directed by Argentine Diego Kaplan.
Vocalists: Roger Waters, Gustavo Cerati, Pedro Aznar, Shakira, Pitingo
Tenor: Alek Shrader
Guitars: Eric Clapton, Gerry Leonard, David Mansfield
Drums: Steve Gadd
Percussion: Caro Baptista
Choirs: Deborah Resto, Doris Eugenio, Sophia Ramos
Trumpet: Lorraine Cohen
Cello: Emily Hope Price