The new CD which will be released shortly is aimed at reaching young people who to date have not shown an interest in voting and feel a disconnection between politicians and themselves. Latest research from the Electoral Commission shows that fewer than one in five of the 18-25 year-olds intend to vote in 2004.
Darren Johnson said, "Politicians must reverse this trend. It is not healthy for democracy and shows the deep rooted scepticism in the traditional political process.
Producing this CD with Charles has been a great experience. Although I don’t expect to get on Top of the Pops, I am keen to reach out to new voters. Recording Paint The Whole World Green is a fun way of getting across a serious message."
Charles Bailey agrees, "I want people to know that there are more than three parties and that the Green Party is a serious choice for people in London. The Greens are very much an anti-racist party, which is one of their main tenets. They’re very concerned about gun crime."
"Darren is a natural", continued Charles, "it is important that people hear about the Green Party and what better way than to capture people’s attention than to make a record."
Charles Bailey is no stranger to the world of politics. He has worked with veteran politician Tony Benn, the Fire Brigades Union and the Metropolitan Police as well as launching the Don’t Shoot! Anti-violence Campaign aimed at curbing youth crime through education.
Britain’s premier black newspaper The Voice has recognised the growing support for the Greens. In a piece entitled "Black is the New Green, Simon Woolley from Operation Black Vote said, "The Green Party should be a viable option for black people in London."
The four minute piece ‘Paint the Whole World Green features Darren together with a chorus of black singers with a Stevie Wonder style tune.
NOTES FOR EDITORS:
Charles Bailey’s website can be found at www.cbm-international.co.uk
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