Colombian music icons Aterciopelados have been fighting for human rights with anthemic songs and awareness efforts throughout their career. Their critically-acclaimed new album “Rio” is especially impassioned – addressing issues from immigration to water rights for all Colombians.

Audioslave was a Los Angeles, CA hard rock group consisting of ex-Soundgarden front man Chris Cornell and the former instrumentalists of Rage Against the Machine.

Bruce Springsteen, nicknamed The Boss, is an American songwriter, singer and musician. Springsteen is widely known for his brand of heartland rock infused with pop hooks, poetic lyrics, and Americana sentiments centered around his native New Jersey.

Chali 2na is an American rapper and hip-hop artist, most noted for his association with the groups Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli. He released a mixed tape titled Welcome to the Fish Market to display some of his solo works and to hint at what was to come on his full length, Fish Outta Water.

African’s own Chiwoniso lives in the eye of the storm, observing firsthand as her beloved homeland struggles to overcome the enduring legacies of colonialism, war, social inequality and political oppression. A devoted advocate of free speech and human rights, Chiwoniso's music gives voice to the voiceless and speaks to the problems and joys of the world around her.

Coldplay are a British alternative rock band hailing from London, England. Forming in 1998, the band has sold more than 40 million albums and has seven nominations in the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for Viva la Vida.

Dashboard Confessional is an American rock band from Boca Raton, Florida, led by singer-songwriter Chris Carrabba. The band started out with Carrabba solely playing acoustically, yet eventually became a full band ensemble. Armed with an acoustic guitar and soul-baring song lyrics, Chris Carrabba became the poster boy for a new generation of emo fans in the early 2000s.

Dave Matthews is a Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter and musician. He is best known as lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band, but he has also worked as a solo artist, and with other musicians such as Tim Reynolds and Trey Anastasio. Matthews has been long active in many charities and is an advocate of environmental initiatives.

Emmanuel Jal has won worldwide acclaim for his unique style of hip hop with its message of peace and reconciliation born out of his experiences as a child soldier in Sudan. His music can be heard on different charity and awareness albums.

Green Day is an American punk rock trio from East Bay, California. Green Day has had overwhelming success all over the world with their music. The band has sold over 65 million records worldwide, including 22 million in the United States alone and has won three Grammy Awards.