Los Angeles, Sept. 13 (Reuters): Michael Jackson (in picture) has recruited pop superstar Mariah Carey, rappers Snoop Dogg and Jay Z, “Godfather of Soul” James Brown and other top artists to perform on a charity single for victims of Hurricane Katrina, his spokeswoman said.

Also joining Jackson will be retro-rocker Lenny Kravitz; rappers Wyclef Jean, Laryn Hill and Missy Elliott; R&B crooners Ciara, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Yolanda Adams, R. Kelly and Mary J. Blige; and 1970s soul icons ’Jays, spokeswoman Raymone Bain said.

“Mr Jackson is continuing to reach out to artists who would like to work with him on this project, which he humbly hopes will make a tremendous difference to all individuals who have been affected by this tragedy,” Bain said.