We just received word that our performance in New Orleans this Saturday, July 18 is going to be webcast live from Tipitina's website! So, if you're not able to make it to the show, you can check it out online at Tipitina's beginning at approximately 10PM CST.
The band's rehearsing at the Music Shed in New Orleans right now, and they sound so good! I hope you'll tune in Saturday night-- hearing these guys perform live is truly a special experience. And please pass the above link around to your friends and family!
One Love,
Playing For Change
Showing posts with label Musicians. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Musicians. Show all posts
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Playing For Change: Live Tonight 7.18.09
Tipitina's Live Webcast From New Orleans, July 18 10PM CT
A Primer: War, No More Trouble
Or Two: One Love
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Playing For Change: Album Release
Songs Around The World CD/DVD In Stores Now!!
Introduction:
Stand By Me:
"Songs Around The World (CD + DVD)"
Introduction:
The Latest Song: Chanda Mama
This Song Around The World is a folk tune from Chennai, India. We started the track in New Orleans and added musicians from the across the globe before finally delivering it the people of it’s origin. We ended up in Chennai recording and filming the vocals from the Oneness Choir. The track has a feeling of perseverance and joy and features vocalists from four continents.
Today, April 28th, 2009 is a big day and has been a long time coming. After 4 years of filming and recording musicians around the globe, we are finally releasing our album "Playing For Change: Songs Around The World" featuring a 10 song CD and 7 track DVD. This is a collection of songs and videos featuring over 100 musicians from around the world that have never met in person, but have been brought together through the power of music
Click here to visit the site or visit your favorite Starbucks location to pick up a copy in person!.
Today is our chance to show the world that independent projects designed to connect and inspire people can be successful. If you have been moved by the music you've heard or the videos you have seen from Playing For Change then I encourage you to purchase the CD/DVD for yourself and/or give it to a family member or friend as a gift. Our continuing journey is not possible without your support.
The album demonstrates that regardless of our religion, race, gender, or political views we can unite through music. The time is now to unite as a human race and this global collaboration driven by your love and encouragement is designed to lead us in that direction.
After supporting the movement, take your own online journey and get to know the musicians through our new site (which will be updated regularly with new videos, songs, photos and much more ... ).
Thank you for your help and keep your thoughts, questions and advice coming. Together, we will continue to connect the world through music.
One Love,
Mark Johnson
Stand By Me:
"Songs Around The World (CD + DVD)"
Friday, December 19, 2008
The Price of Silence [music video]
WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (OneWorld.net) - As the world celebrates the 60th birthday of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights this month, a new music video is circulating on the Internet, bringing together 16 of the world's top musicians -- some of whom have fled oppressive regimes -- in a rousing musical plea to world leaders to guarantee human rights for all.
There's abit more, with backlinks at the top link.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Extra Golden sing "Obama"
KEXP, November 5, 2008 - Extra Golden is a unique band made even more so by its connection to Barack Obama. In 2006 the President-Elect and his office made it possible for the group's Kenyan members to obtain visas to play in the U.S., and in gratitude they wrote the song "Obama". The lyrics are, "Thanks for the things you did, and thank your Mother too." Per Nigerian tradition, the song also thanks Michelle Obama.
Extra Golden is a true collaboration of American and Kenyan musicians who play an original blend of Kenyan benga (the popular guitar-based style, performed by the Luo people of Western Kenya) and American rock.
Since the dramatic events in the band's lives — including the tragic death of original singer and guitarist Otieno Jagwasi — Extra Golden came back after its debut album to record Hera Ma Nono. The group toured the U.S. this summer, and was primed to play in the KEXP studios when it arrived in June.
Times have been difficult in Kenya, following the controversial election at the end of 2007 and the violence that followed. In their interview with KEXP, the band talked about the hard times that followed, as well as how they might be received with their original music back in Kenya. Extra Golden seemed happy to be touring across the U.S. and Canada this summer, as well as through the U.K. and Europe following this in-studio performance.
Originally recorded June 25, 2008 for both "Wo-Pop" and "The Best Ambiance."
Listen to the previous Favorite Session, or see Our Full Archive.
This story originally ran on July 29, 2008
Click here to download, Free, Extra Golden's live performance of 'Obama'.
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