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33 LATEST EPISODE

Stand By Me

Four years ago while walking down the street in Santa Monica, CA the Playing For Change crew heard Roger Ridley singing “Stand By Me” from a block away.  His voice, soul and passion set us on a journey around the world to add other musicians to his performance. This song transformed Playing For Change from a small group of individuals into a global movement for peace and understanding. ...

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Episode #2

Samba de Viola

While on our journey of recording and filming musicians in Brazil, someone told us that all we needed to do was "shake a tree, and musicians would fall out like fruit."  That couldn't have been more true. It was one of our last days in Salvador da Bahia when we discovered this band, Sangue Brasileiro.  Wow!  They are super fun and I guarantee you will want to dance to this jam and smile at the screen.  This song, "Samba de Viola" is a true reflection of the Samba music that is the pulse of Brazil.  This performance truly embodies the Playing For Change spirit, and the band's musicianship is incredible!  Enjoy! ...

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Episode #33
CONTINUE THE JOURNEY...
  • 32
    One Love - Live From Madrid
  • 31
    Mole In The Ground
  • 30
    "Back To Your Roots" Live
  • 29
    Playing For Change Band Live Trailer
  • 28
    Sugar Sweet | Grandpa Elliott
  • 27
    Brazilian Rooftop Jam
  • 26
    Dreams of Kirina
  • 25
    Nda
  • 24
    Equal Rights
  • 23
    Peace All Over The World
  • 22
    Felangaye
  • 21
    Phekama Africa
  • 20
    Another Cup for Grandpa
  • 19
    Amazing Grace: Live in Boston
  • 18
    Peace Through Music Parties
  • 17
    Pemba Laka
  • 16
    The Playing For Change Foundation
  • 15
    2009 Tour Highlights
  • 14
    Fannie Mae: Live in Los Angeles
  • 13
    Peace Through Music Film Trailer
  • 12
    Mystery Train
  • 11
    God Bless America
  • 10
    Fannie Mae
  • 9
    A Change Is Gonna Come
  • 8
    War / No More Trouble
  • 7
    Chanda Mama
  • 6
    Bring It On Home
  • 5
    Izulu
  • 4
    Don't Worry
  • 3
    One Love
  • 2
    Stand By Me
  • 1
    The Journey

One Love - Live From Madrid

The Playing For Change Band closed out its epic 2009 International Tour in Madrid with this amazing performance of "One Love."
Episode #32

Mole In The Ground

Blind Boy Paxton performs a delightfully fun version of this traditional American folk song.
Episode #31

"Back To Your Roots" Live

Check out "Back To Your Roots" performed live by the Playing For Change Band during their International Tour in the Fall of 2009!
Episode #30

Playing For Change Band Live Trailer

Trailer from the PFC Band's new live performance film, featuring special guests Ziggy Marley and Toots Hibbert (of Toots and the Maytals)
Episode #29

Sugar Sweet | Grandpa Elliott

Sugar Sweet, an album from Grandpa Elliott, was recorded throughout the 2009 Playing For Change Band North American Tour.
Episode #28

Brazilian Rooftop Jam

The PFC crew stumbled upon this amazing group of musicians while filming in Barcelona.
Episode #27

Dreams of Kirina

Baaba Maal dedicates a song to the Village of Kirina, Mali and the school being built there by the Playing For Change Foundation.
Episode #26

Nda

Jason Tamba wrote this beautiful song over the course of his journey from Congo to South Africa. It was inspired by his mother's parting words and advice to him as he left home.
Episode #25

Equal Rights

Mermans Kenkosenki, Jason Tamba, and the rest of Afro Fiesta perform this classic Peter Tosh song from a park in Cape Town, South Africa
Episode #24

Peace All Over The World

Robert Bradley performs "Peace All Over the World" on the streets of Los Angeles.
Episode #23

Felangaye

This live performance is from the Playing For Change Band's show on November 13th, 2009 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, CA.
Episode #22

Phekama Africa

Kotini Bernard Shinga leads the group Phekama Africa, which means, 'Rise Up.'
Episode #21

Another Cup for Grandpa

A fun glimpse inside the 'backstage' life of the PFC Band.
Episode #20

Amazing Grace: Live in Boston

Grandpa Elliot gives a beautifully soulful rendition of ā€œAmazing Graceā€ live at the Orpheum Theater in Boston.
Episode #19

Peace Through Music Parties

Get involved with the Playing For Change Movement by hosting a Peace Through Music Party.
Episode #18

Pemba Laka

A historic, timeless rhyme from Angola, featuring Hugo Soars, is celebrated throughout Africa and resonates around the globe.
Episode #17

The Playing For Change Foundation

The Playing For Change Foundation builds music and art schools for children and their communities around the world.
Episode #16

2009 Tour Highlights

In the spring of 2009, musicians from all over the world came together on stages across America to share their messages and inspire audiences with their musical collaborations.
Episode #15

Fannie Mae: Live in Los Angeles

The Playing For Change Band, featuring Grandpa Elliott, recorded this amazing version of Buster Brown's original, Fannie Mae, live at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles in the Spring of 2009.
Episode #14

Peace Through Music Film Trailer

Musicians from around the world combine their passion and talents to form one global chorus for peace.
Episode #13

Mystery Train

Washboard Chaz and Roberto Luti combine their talents to create this New Orlean's version of the 1953 classic.
Episode #12

God Bless America

Grandpa gives an inspired performance of God Bless America at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Episode #11

Fannie Mae

Grandpa Elliott shares his version of Fannie Mae from New Orleans' Jackson Square.
Episode #10

A Change Is Gonna Come

This live performance features musicians from our Songs Around The World sharing a stage for the very first time!
Episode #9

War / No More Trouble

This Song Around the World brings the listener from the darkness of war to a peaceful place of harmony where there is no more trouble.
Episode #8

Chanda Mama

This Song Around the World has a joyous feeling of perseverance created by musicians from four continents.
Episode #7

Bring It On Home

The man who initiated our journey with his wonderful version of "Stand By Me" shows the power of his spirited voice.
Episode #6

Izulu

This is an original song from the South African choir, Sinamuva.
Episode #5

Don't Worry

The first original Song Around The World, this track speaks to the similarities we all share as a human race.
Episode #4

One Love

This Song Around The World celebrates the music and message of the legendary Bob Marley.
Episode #3

Stand By Me

This song transformed Playing For Change from a small group of individuals into a global movement for peace and understanding.
Episode #2

The Journey

Mark Johnson explains how Playing For Change began and how the journey has gone thus far.
Episode #1