Maria Aragon, The Tenors to play at human rights museum opening

Winnipeg's YouTube star Maria Aragon and platinum-selling quartet The Tenors will perform live during the Canadian Museum for Human Rights' official opening ceremonies on Sept.19.

"Maria Aragon and The Tenors are globally conscious, socially aware Canadians who are as committed to causes in the community as they are to their many fans," CMHRpresident and CEO Stuart Murray stated in a news release.

"Maria and The Tenors have delighted audiences around the world, and we're exceptionally pleased they will be part of the Museum's official opening."

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Aragonmade international headlines in 2011 when, at the age of 11, her cover of Lady Gaga's Born this Waycaptured the attention of the pop star and garnered 58 million YouTube views. She went on toappearances on The Ellen Show and Good Morning America, and has had special performances for audiences including the Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge.

She has also performed for Free the Children's We Day in Winnipeg, at numerous charity events, and last winter recorded and donated proceeds of a specialfundraisingsingle to families devastated by the 2013 typhoon in the Philippines.

The Tenors have performed on the Oprah Winfrey Show, at the Emmy Awards inLosAngeles, the opening ceremonies of Vancouver's 2010 Olympics and for the NBA,MLBand NHL all-star games. They've shared stages with artists ranging from Paul McCartney to David Foster and have even shared a private tea with Queen Elizabeth II.

The Tenors are involved in humanitarian and philanthropic initiatives around the world, according to the CMHR, which noted they recently filmed a documentary inBulembuto bring awareness to the plight of children impacted by the HIV/AIDS crisis in Swaziland.

They have performed alongside theDalaiLama at Free the Children's We Day and continue to support these causesaround the globe.

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The CMHR's official opening ceremonies will happen at10:30 a.m. CT on Sept.19. Details about the opening ceremonies program will be unveiled next week.

FromSept.22 to 26, a number of special events will be held including private visits by people whose stories are portrayed in the museum.

The museum will also welcome Canadian travel and tourism officials before regular operations for the general public begin Sept.27.