This video was recorded during the construction of the Playing For Change Foundation‘s music school in the Village of Kirina, Mali. Kirina is a village of musicians, some of whom can trace their musical ancestry back over 75 generations! In this very special episode, West African music legend Baaba Maal and friends perform for the village elders in honor of the new “Playing For Life” music school.
Bob Marley’s 77th Anniversary: Celebrating the Life of a Legend
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The mystical call of the earth surrounds us, and Bob Marley’s teachings about love, freedom, and peace inspire us to keep his legacy alive. “There’s a natural mystic blowing through the air” Every year, Playing For Change has been inspired to create peace through music by following Bob Marley’s messages about love, peace and music, […]
Jazz, Soul, Rhythm, and Blues: The Legacy of Diversity
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The beauty of cultural diversity is represented in our Songs Around The World in many ways. Every time we record a new song, each musician provides their own representation of diversity reflected in their musical style, influences, and backgrounds. When we listen to different music genres, not only do we open our minds and […]