Today, a host of superstars have teamed up with the United Nations and the world’s most personalised music streaming service, MixRadio, to launch the #HappySoundsLike campaign to mark International Day of Happiness. 

Music has the power to spread happiness and inspire solidarity and hope for a better tomorrow. Recognising this, United Nations Messengers of Peace (Stevie Wonder), (Paulo Coelho) Lang Lang and Goodwill Ambassadors (Y, Z, X), along with international artists such as Ed Sheeran, David Guetta, Rita Ora, John Legend and James Blunt, amongst others, have contributed to create the world’s happiest playlist, launching on March 20th, International Day of Happiness. 

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said, “The United Nations is happy to be partnering with MixRadio to raise awareness of the International Day of Happiness.  On this day we are using the universal language of music to show solidarity with the millions of people around the world suffering from poverty, human rights abuses, humanitarian crises and the effects of environmental degradation and climate change.” Ban designated Wonder a UN Messenger of Peace in 2010 to advocate on behalf of persons with disabilities worldwide, and nominated his “Signed Sealed Delivered” to the playlist.” 

Music fans can post the song that makes them the happiest with the hashtag #HappySoundsLike. On Friday March 20th, Cody Simpson will spotlight five track submissions to be included within the official playlist. 

The campaign officially launches with the release of a global video, featuring a host of the stars singing along to raise awareness of the campaign. 

Watch the video at www.happysoundslike.com and join in the conversation on Twitter with #HappySoundsLike