Playing for Change

Last night we watched and listened to a DVD that definitely falls into the wonderful category in this blog.

For the last four years a small film crew has been travelling the world with recording equipment and cameras in search of inspiration. They traveled from streets and subways to Native American reservations, through African towns and villages, up to the Himalayan Mountains, and beyond. Throughout this journey they created a movement connecting the world through music. The album, “Playing for Change” is a collective statement from over 100 musicians spanning five continents. Many of the musicians have not met in person, but through their different cultures, the songs on the album that were mixed in the studio demonstrate a profound human connection and willingness to unite.

The title is a double entendre. Many of the musicians are street musicians who are literally playing for spare change. One of the most moving songs for us was Bob Marley’s “One Love.” That is the greater change celebrated in the songs and spirit of the album.