Experience the rhythmic beats and uplifting melodies of “Mr. Bobby” Song Around The World, featuring the legendary Manu Chao. This innovative collaboration is the first time Playing For Change incorporates a fusion of hip-hop and reggae in a Song Around The World, adding a modern twist to the classic song, breathing new life into its timeless message of hope and solidarity in a fitting tribute to the legacy of Bob Marley.
Join us on this sonic journey as we bring together talents from the streets of Angola, Colombia, and Kingston, along with the talented Mayan rapper Tzutu Kan, who imbues hip-hop with ancestral wisdom, and Elly B, a phenomenal Jamaican guitarist, singer-songwriter; creating a truly mesmerizing and culturally diverse musical experience.
With reggae reflecting the ideas of freedom, resilience and unity and hip hop’s profound ability to use words to change lives, “Mr. Bobby” Song Around The World champions the transformative power of music.
Written by Manu Chao
FEATURING
Manu Chao- Vocals & Acoustic guitar
Alana Alberg- Bass
Daande Lenol Percussions- Percussion
Louis Mhlanga- Electric guitar
Elly B (Elton Brown)- Electric guitar
Ali MC Pm de Kombilesa Mí- Vocals/Rap
Tzutu Kan- Vocals/Rap
NAOBA- Drums Machine
David Satori- Drum Programming
Manuel Pérez Salinas- Güiro
Geovane Mussulmano- Vocals/Rap
Lukey- Vocals/Rap
Guiney Filho- Percussion/Bell
Ukäi Band- Choir
Special thank you to SunRise Studios Collective for assisting in the creative collaboration of this video.