Natalie Portman has compiled a mix tape of her favourite tunes to release in support of FINCA, an organization that supports people with business initiatives in the poorest of countries.
The term "mix tape" is pretty loosely used nowadays though. It will actually be a play list available for $7.99 through iTunes.Portman's raison d'taire is to exude indie cool as well as do something good by the world, (oh and make a film here and there) and she seems to have pulled it off with this compilation.
Her choice cuts include tracks from The Shins (remixed by Bjorn Yttling of Peter, Bjorn and John), Antony and the Johnsons, Norah Jones, Devandra Banhart, the hideously underrated Curumin and M. Ward amongst others.
The tunes will be available through iTunes from October 30, and yes, even though many of the songs are available right now, just wait until tomorrow and give your cash to those in need.
The full track listing for 'Big Change: Songs For FINCA' is:
Big Change: Songs for FINCA:
Tokyo Police Club - 'Be Good'
Beirut - 'My Night With the Prostitute From Marseille' (previously unreleased)
Tom Brosseau - 'Plaid Lined Jacket'
Curumin - 'Tudo Bem Malandro'
The Shins - 'Australia (Bjorn Yttling Mix)' (previously unreleased)
Brett Dennen - 'Ain't No Reason'
Sean Hayes - 'Turnaroundturnmeon'
Thee More Shallows - 'Oh Yes, Another Mother'
Angus & Julia Stone - 'The Beast'
Antony & the Johnsons - 'Paddy's Gone'
Vetiver - 'Idle Ties'
Norah Jones - 'Broken'
Devendra Banhart - 'There's Always Something Happening' (previously unreleased)
M. Ward - 'What Is a Soul?' (previously unreleased)
Wooden Wand - 'Forgiveness Figg (Bethany Hotel Blues)'
Rogue Wave - 'How We Landed' (previously unreleased)
