The PFC crew was in the Congo recording new songs around the world. On our second day of filming we met this group of amazing musicians in Kinshasa and within minutes they where playing us some songs and sharing their stories. Today’s video is a song titled, “Toyeba Yo”.
The TP OK Jazz Band in Kinshasa keep the memory of the Immortal Congolese Guitar player, Franco, alive and well. These musicians truly represent the soul of the Congo and they teach us that even in terrible circumstances the artist and the musician must rise up to bring joy and hope to all those who will listen.
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 […]