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Playing For Change - Connecting The World Through Music
Last edited Sat May 9, 2015, 03:02 AM - Edit history (2)
Hello Everyone and Happy Holidays!!
This past October during the “Peace Through Music World Tour” in the Brazilian city of Curitiba, the PFC Band performed a magical night of music in front of a sold-out crowd to benefit the creation of a new PFC Foundation music school in the community.
“Stand By Me” is a song that sparked a movement, and the flame is growing higher and higher all over the world. There are moments when music transcends the darkness and shows us the light. This is one of those moments. Turn it up and share the joy with everyone you meet.
Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones from your worldwide Playing For Change Family.
One Love,
Mark
This past October during the “Peace Through Music World Tour” in the Brazilian city of Curitiba, the PFC Band performed a magical night of music in front of a sold-out crowd to benefit the creation of a new PFC Foundation music school in the community.
“Stand By Me” is a song that sparked a movement, and the flame is growing higher and higher all over the world. There are moments when music transcends the darkness and shows us the light. This is one of those moments. Turn it up and share the joy with everyone you meet.
Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones from your worldwide Playing For Change Family.
One Love,
Mark
PLAYING FOR CHANGE: THE JOURNEY
Playing For Change is a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music. The idea for this project came from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people.
Playing For Change was born in 2002 as a shared vision between co-founders, Mark Johnson and Whitney Kroenke, to hit the streets of America with a mobile recording studio and cameras in search of inspiration and the heartbeat of the people. This musical journey resulted in the award-winning documentary, “A Cinematic Discovery of Street Musicians.”
In 2005, Mark Johnson was walking in Santa Monica, California, when he heard the voice of Roger Ridley singing “Stand By Me.” Roger had so much soul and conviction in his voice, and Mark approached him about performing “Stand By Me” as a Song Around the World. Roger agreed, and when Mark returned with recording equipment and cameras he asked Roger, “With a voice like yours, why are you singing on the streets?” Roger replied, “Man I’m in the Joy business, I come out to be with the people.” Ever since that day the Playing For Change crew has traveled the world recording and filming musicians, creating Songs Around the World, and building a global family.
Creating Songs Around the World inspired us to unite many of the greatest musicians we met throughout our journey in the creation of the Playing For Change Band. These musicians come from many different countries and cultures, but through music they speak the same language. The PFC Band is now touring the world and spreading the message of love and hope to audiences everywhere.
Playing For Change is a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music. The idea for this project came from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people.
Playing For Change was born in 2002 as a shared vision between co-founders, Mark Johnson and Whitney Kroenke, to hit the streets of America with a mobile recording studio and cameras in search of inspiration and the heartbeat of the people. This musical journey resulted in the award-winning documentary, “A Cinematic Discovery of Street Musicians.”
In 2005, Mark Johnson was walking in Santa Monica, California, when he heard the voice of Roger Ridley singing “Stand By Me.” Roger had so much soul and conviction in his voice, and Mark approached him about performing “Stand By Me” as a Song Around the World. Roger agreed, and when Mark returned with recording equipment and cameras he asked Roger, “With a voice like yours, why are you singing on the streets?” Roger replied, “Man I’m in the Joy business, I come out to be with the people.” Ever since that day the Playing For Change crew has traveled the world recording and filming musicians, creating Songs Around the World, and building a global family.
Creating Songs Around the World inspired us to unite many of the greatest musicians we met throughout our journey in the creation of the Playing For Change Band. These musicians come from many different countries and cultures, but through music they speak the same language. The PFC Band is now touring the world and spreading the message of love and hope to audiences everywhere.
http://playingforchange.com/about/
The man who inspired it (RIP Mr. Ridley):
Dear PFC Family,
2014 was a great year for growing the Playing For Change Movement all over the world.The PFC Band performed over 75 concerts in 11 countries, including a sold-out benefit concert at the Opera House in Curitiba, Brazil, affording us a chance to launch our first ever PFC Foundation music school in South America!!
Also, our latest CD/DVD, album, PFC3: Songs Around The World, is being released around the world and debuted at #1 on the Brazilian music charts.
The most valuable thing I witnessed in 2014 was when the PFC Band visited a Children’s Hospital in the city of Curitiba. Soon after we arrived at the hospital many of the parents and I where covered in tears, meanwhile Grandpa Elliott and the band fearlessly sang their hearts out for the sick children and their families.
I noticed that as we gave them the gift of music, they gave us the gift of witnessing strength, love and perseverance beyond anything I have ever imagined.
We make a commitment in their honor to build a better world through the power of music and love.
It starts with us, change from the inside out. Join us and help us to share the PFC movement with everyone you meet.
One Love,
Mark.
2014 was a great year for growing the Playing For Change Movement all over the world.The PFC Band performed over 75 concerts in 11 countries, including a sold-out benefit concert at the Opera House in Curitiba, Brazil, affording us a chance to launch our first ever PFC Foundation music school in South America!!
Also, our latest CD/DVD, album, PFC3: Songs Around The World, is being released around the world and debuted at #1 on the Brazilian music charts.
The most valuable thing I witnessed in 2014 was when the PFC Band visited a Children’s Hospital in the city of Curitiba. Soon after we arrived at the hospital many of the parents and I where covered in tears, meanwhile Grandpa Elliott and the band fearlessly sang their hearts out for the sick children and their families.
I noticed that as we gave them the gift of music, they gave us the gift of witnessing strength, love and perseverance beyond anything I have ever imagined.
We make a commitment in their honor to build a better world through the power of music and love.
It starts with us, change from the inside out. Join us and help us to share the PFC movement with everyone you meet.
One Love,
Mark.
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The PFC Foundation is launching its first music program in South America in Curitiba, Brazil, thanks to the amazing work of a community that decided to take action through the power of music.
Having hosted a record-breaking PFC Day 2014 extravaganza boasting over 100 performances throughout the city, as well as a sold-out PFC Band concert for over 1,400, the Curitiba team inspires all of us and has ignited the PFC passion among the people in Brazil.
Having hosted a record-breaking PFC Day 2014 extravaganza boasting over 100 performances throughout the city, as well as a sold-out PFC Band concert for over 1,400, the Curitiba team inspires all of us and has ignited the PFC passion among the people in Brazil.
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Program Updates and Highlights 2014:
http://playingforchange.org/2014ProgramUpdate.pdf
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Thanks for posting this.
- Here's another of my favs:
K&R!
I can remember in forever. From the very beginning until present, it's been nothing short of awe inspiring and incredible. When I need an injection of pure joy, all I have to do is listen to just about any track on any of their releases. 
