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Biko | Song Around The World

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“You can blow out a candle, but you can’t blow out a fire. Once the flames begin to catch, the wind will blow it higher.” – Peter Gabriel, Biko


In honor of Black History Month, we are proud to bring the message of Peter Gabriel’s “Biko” back to the forefront, 40 years after its initial release. Inspired by the death of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko while in police custody, this song’s relevance still holds true with the unfortunate police brutality that continues to take place in the USA, Nigeria and many places around the world. More than 25 musicians from seven countries join Gabriel for this global rendition to share a message of unity, peace, and hope, including Beninese vocalist and activist Angélique Kidjo, Silkroad’s Yo-Yo Ma, and bass legend Meshell Ndegeocello.

The eyes of the world are watching… Let each of us lead with love and let that love ripple throughout the universe.

Full Credits

Written by: Peter Gabriel

Angélique Kidjo: Vocals

Cristina Pato (Silkroad): Bagpipes

Dynamic Music Collective: Drumline

Jason Tamba: Acoustic guitar

Meshell Ndegeocello: Bass

Peter Gabriel: Vocals

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe: Drum group and dancers

Sebastian Robertson: Acoustic guitar and vocals

Silkroad: Violin

TAIKOPROJECT: Taiko drum

The Cape Town Ensemble: Choir

Tushar Lall: Harmonium

Yo-Yo Ma (Silkroad): Cello

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Featured Musicians
  • Jason Tamba

    location_onMatadi, Bas Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Tushar Lall

    location_onMumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Peter Gabriel

    location_onChobham, Surrey, UK
  • Angélique Kidjo

    location_onOuidah, Benin
  • Yo-Yo Ma

    location_onParis, France
  • Cristina Pato

    location_onOurense, Province of Ourense, Spain
  • Silkroad

  • Meshell Ndegeocello

    location_onWashington, D.C., USA
  • TAIKOPROJECT

    location_onLos Angeles, CA, USA
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