Virgin Islands Businesses Among Sponsors of Nashville Voices United For Peace International Album

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Sept. 13, 2013 - PRLog -- Planet CrindelStar VOICES UNITED FOR PEACE International Album announces Official Release Date, September 21, 2013, honoring the United Nations' International Day of Peace. www.VoicesUnited4Peace.com

This compilation album of Award-worthy songs represents the life's work of 4th generation Virgin Islander, Nashville based - Angela "Gigi" de Lugo credited as the album Producer and creator of original CrindelStar narrated story and popular theme song. Gigi de Lugo is an award winning 30 year veteran in both the film and music industry, and Peace Activist who co-founded One Human Race for Justice in Nashville, TN.

"This album has been the most rewarding experience of my life !" explains de Lugo. "I have always envisioned this evolution, an album that brought together voices from around the world, humanitarian artists who live the message that the CrindelStar story teaches. Each and every song that is on the Voices United For Peace album is 100% authentic , original, and created by Artists who are living examples of what we can contribute toward a better world for the children and the adults who love them." The album project and Planet CrindelStar have received strong and dedicated support from local Virgin Islands based businesses, individuals and our own Cheryl Francis, President of Stop The Bleeding, USVI , Executive Producer of "Believe" for the LIATI Project. "BELIEVE" is a featured song on the Voices United For Peace.

"It is my pleasure to endorse the work and vision of Gigi de Lugo and her team as Crindelstar extends outreach to elementary school aged children via music, stories and the arts. Our organization, Stop the Bleeding, Inc. is very happy and honored to incorporate our efforts on behalf of the children of the Virgin Islands through our song “Believe”, created during our LIATI (Love Is All There Is) project" said Cheryl V. Francis , President STB USVI & wife of Virgin Islands Lt Governor Gregory R.Francis."We look forward to continuing our work here in the Virgin Islands, with the assistance and input of Crindelstars’ team, and we will work with Gigi on future endeavors that sustain these wonderful messages."

Among the dedicated supporting sponsors for CrindelStar and other Tropic Heat Studios projects, is Yoki K. Hanley of Itiba on St Croix. "As a single mother and grandmother, there is so much that I want to leave for my family. To be living in a peaceful world is the best gift that I can leave to them. That is why, as the owner of itiba, LLC, I am so proud to be affiliated with "Gigi" de Lugo in working through this initiative to spread the message of Peace and nonviolence as a way to resolve conflict. Itiba has worked with and supported Gigi through CrindelStar and her other initiatives and is very proud of the work she has done to bring about International attention to the need for peace for us and for many future generations to come."

Planet CrindelStar Virgin Islands Sponsors include, Karibbean Kids of St Thomas, Itiba Natural Beauty of St Croix, Official Radio Sponsor is Youth Cultural radio program SANKOFA SATURDAYS / Founded by DaraMonifah Cooper broadcast from the University of the Virgin Islands. National Sponsor creator of custom made Planet CrindelStar percussion shakes, is SWAN Percussion of Austin Texas. Additional News Wire sponsor is Nashville.com with over 1 Million visitors per month and over 130,000 Fans on Facebook.

Album Artists include songs from SPMUDA -Goodwill Ambassadress Karin Nagi -The Netherlands,  contributed two songs, "I'll Be There For You" (Exclusive release on VU4Peace Album)  and "Testify To Love" (Karin has dedicated her remake of this hit song to the United Nations),  SPMUDA Ambassador of Peace and Unity, Paco Damas of Spain with Spain's National Peace Anthem, "Paz" ("Peace")  sponsored by Foundation Culture of Peace and Peace Movement, Disney World's # 1 Rock Band for three years, HIP KITTY, has contributed their song "A Same New Day", Shawn Gallaway, best known for his global hit song "I Choose Love"  has donated "Give Peace A Voice", International Ambassador of World Peace Is Possible - Kimicoh Kimoco contributes his song " Just Believe" by Kimico and The Defending Champions, Original Theme Song and Narrated Story "CrindelStar" written & narrated by Gigi de Lugo the CrindelStar Theme Song (Gigi de Lugo/ Lyrics, David Scheibner/Composer, Molly Pasutti/Vocals) and finally our very own Virgin Islands song "Believe" contributed by Cheryl Francis / Stop The Bleeding USVI / LIATI Project. The album adds short segments of audio Peace Messages from around the world of recordings people contributed as "Voices speaking up for Peace".

A portion of proceeds from album sales has been designated to benefit three Non-Profits : SPMUDA INTERNATIONAL, PLANTING PEACE, and STOP THE BLEEDING USVI to further support the album's goal of "Being the Change the Children of the world require of us".

"We are taking our album and message to schools, communities around the world, and to the United Nations, U.S. Congress & Senate" affirmed de Lugo. "This is the launch of a full year mission ahead, doing the most we can to be a contribution to Peace from September 21 2013 up to September 21 2014 - in keeping with the United Nation's theme for this year "Education For Peace 2013" We've amassed an army of Artists, Supporters and Voices for Peace and it just keeps on growing ! How does it get even better than that? "

WEBSITE: www.VoicesUnited4Peace.com for more information

Tropic Heat Studios, celebrating 20 Years in Nashville Entertainment Industry - and 4 Generations in the Virgin Islands Community. Tropic Heat Studios ~ Burnin Barefoot, Island Style !