Cher sings ABBA's Chiquitita in Spanish

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 06 - Cher publishes the Spanish version of the great Abba classic "Chiquitita", out on May 8th. All revenues will go to Unicef. At the same time, an English version of the single will also be digitally published.
    It is the first time in 55 years of career that Cher has a full Spanish influence. The video for "Chiquitita" will be presented on Saturday 9 May at the UNICEF COVID-19Virtual Special event presented by Téa Leoni with Rob Thomas, P! Nk, Angélique Kidjo, Matthew Morrison and many other guests among them.
    "I started trying the Spanish version at the end of last year. When the world started to be afflicted by the coronavirus, I wanted to help in some way - said Cher, who recorded the vocal part of" Chiquitita "at home -. I thought it was the right time to complete the registration. I have always admired the work of UNICEF, especially the work they do for young women. Now more than ever it is important to give priority to children all over the world, as if they were ours. ".
    ABBAs have made donations to Unicef ​​since the song was published in 1979. Cher will also donate $ 1 million to various humanitarian agencies through its new CherCares Pandemic Resource and Response Initiative (CCPRRI): funds for Native American communities and people of color often neglected of aid and who have very little medical assistance and physical protection. "We cannot forget that he suffers more - commented Cher -. When I see the vast number of minorities affected by COVID-19, I know that we have a duty to help where and how we can." (HANDLE).