Playing For Change

// September 18th, 2009 // 10.003 Playing for Change

http://playingforchange.com – Song Around The World

As we made our way around the world we encountered love, hate, rich and poor, black and white, and many different religious groups and ideologies. It became very clear that as a human race we need to transcend from the darkness to the light and music is our weapon of the future… read more

1. Stand By Me

“Our first Song Around The World that bridges the physical distance between the many musicians and cultures of this planet.”

2. One Love

“A Song Around The World that celebrates the music and message of the legendary Bob Marley.”

3. Don’t worry

“The first original Song Around The World that speaks to the similarities we all share as a human race.”

4. Izulu

“One of the integral parts of our songs around the world is the South African choir, Sinamuva. Enjoy one of their original songs.”

5. Bring it on home

“The man who started us off on our journey with his wonderful version of “Stand By Me,” shows us again the power of his spirit and voice.”

6. Chanda Mama

“A Song Around The World that has a joyous feeling of perseverance created by the vocalists from four continents.”

7. War/No more trouble

“This song around the world features musicians who have seen and overcome conflict and hatred with love and perseverance. We dont need more trouble, what we need is love. The spirit of Bob Marley always lives on.”

8. Change Is Gonna Come

“A live performance featuring musicians from the Songs Around The World videos sharing a stage for the very first time.”

9. Fannie Mae

“Grandpa Elliott shares his version of Fannie Mae from Jackson Square in New Orleans.”

10. God Bless America

“To open the game, Grandpa played a soulful rendition of The Star Spangled Banner on his harmonica. And then during the seventh inning stretch, accompanied by Louis Mhlanga on the electric guitar, Grandpa gave this inspired performance of God Bless America.”

11. Mystery Train

“It was a hot afternoon in New Orleans when we first recorded Washboard Chaz in front of the Spotted Cat playing his version of “Mystery Train.” Chaz and Roberto often played shows together and we thought Roberto’s steel guitar would be a great addition to the track. Months later on a return visit to New Orleans, we recorded Roberto on a stoop in the French Quarter. Together they are the Mystery Train moving on down the tracks.”

12. Peace Through Music Film Trailer

“Playing For Change: Peace Through Music is a film that explores our connections in a world overwhelmed with division. Through the process of making this film we traveled around the world and discovered that music opens the door to a place where we can come together as a human race. Music helps us to persevere through struggles and celebrate our differences which changes the world into a more peaceful place. Look for the DVD of this award-winning film in stores in late 2009.”

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