Playing for Change
Biography
A multi-media charity art project, Playing for Change was created in 2004 by producer/engineers Mark Johnson and Enzo Buono. Hoping to break down musical and social barriers and promote a peaceful worldview, the duo traveled around the globe recording street musicians playing the same songs with the idea of creating a pastiche of the recordings. The project's first single, a cover of Ben E. King's classic "Stand by Me," featuring the Santa Monica street performer Roger Ridely, became a YouTube sensation. Since that time, Playing for Change has continued to release music and videos featuring various musicians from different backgrounds. Featured along the way have been many lesser-known artists like New Orleans musician Grandpa Elliot Small, as well as such bigger names as guitarist Keb' Mo' and U2's Bono. In 2007, Johnson formed the non-profit Playing for Change Foundation to help give back to the various musicians and communities involved in the project. Then, in 2008, Johnson created the for-profit organization Timeless Media Group and partnered with the Concord Music Group to help fund and promote the work of Playing for Change. In 2009, Playing for Change released the CD/DVD Playing for Change: Songs Around the World. A second volume followed in 2010, as did the concert album Playing for Change Live. . A multi-media charity art project, Playing for Change was created in 2004 by producer/engineers Mark Johnson and Enzo Buono. Hoping to break down musical and social barriers and promote a peaceful worldview, the duo traveled around the globe recording street musicians playing the same songs with the idea of creating a pastiche of the recordings. The project's first single, a cover of Ben E. King's classic "Stand by Me," featuring the Santa Monica street performer Roger Ridely, became a YouTube sensation. Since that time, Playing for Change has continued to release music and videos featuring various musicians from different backgrounds. Featured along the way have been many lesser-known artists like New Orleans musician Grandpa Elliot Small, as well as such bigger names as guitarist Keb' Mo' and U2's Bono. In 2007, Johnson formed the non-profit Playing for Change Foundation to help give back to the various musicians and communities involved in the project. Then, in 2008, Johnson created the for-profit organization Timeless Media Group and partnered with the Concord Music Group to help fund and promote the work of Playing for Change. In 2009, Playing for Change released the CD/DVD Playing for Change: Songs Around the World. A second volume followed in 2010, as did the concert album Playing for Change Live.
Top Albums |
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Top Songs |
| Name | Album | Time | Price | |
| 1. | Stand By Me | Songs Around the World (Aud.. | 5:10 | $1.29 | |
| 2. | Higher Ground | PFC 2: Songs Around the Wor.. | 4:46 | $1.29 | |
| 3. | Change Is Gonna Come | Songs Around the World (Aud.. | 6:07 | $1.29 | |
| 4. | Groove in G | Putumayo Presents African B.. | 4:24 | $1.29 | |
| 5. | Imagine | PFC 2: Songs Around the Wor.. | 3:26 | $1.29 | |
| 6. | Minuit | PFC 2: Songs Around the Wor.. | 5:09 | $1.29 | |
| 7. | Groove In G | PFC 2: Songs Around the Wor.. | 4:29 | $1.29 | |
| 8. | Redemption Song | PFC 2: Songs Around the Wor.. | 4:09 | $1.29 | |
| 9. | Music Is My Ammunition | PFC 2: Songs Around the Wor.. | 4:45 | $1.29 | |
| 10. | Satchita | PFC 2: Songs Around the Wor.. | 4:13 | $1.29 | |
| 11. | La Tierra del Olvido | PFC 2: Songs Around the Wor.. | 4:44 | $1.29 | |
| 12. | Gimme Shelter | PFC 2: Songs Around the Wor.. | 3:43 | $1.29 | |
| 13. | Three Little Birds | PFC 2: Songs Around the Wor.. | 4:29 | $1.29 | |
| 14. | Stand By Me (Live) | Playing for Change (Live) | 6:04 | $1.29 | |
| 15. | One Love (Live) | Playing for Change (Live) | 5:06 | $1.29 | |
| 16. | Mado (Live) | Playing for Change (Live) | 6:28 | $0.99 | |
| 17. | Love Is My Religion (feat. Ziggy Mar.. | Playing for Change (Live) | 4:10 | $1.29 | |
| 18. | Children of the World (Live) | Playing for Change (Live) | 4:39 | $1.29 | |
| 19. | Fela Ngaye (Live) | Playing for Change (Live) | 3:49 | $0.99 | |
| 20. | I've Got Dreams to Remember (fea.. | Playing for Change (Live) | 4:25 | $1.29 | |
| 21. | Back to Your Roots (Live) | Playing for Change (Live) | 6:34 | $1.29 | |
| 22. | Don't Worry (Live) | Playing for Change (Live) | 3:31 | $0.99 | |
| 23. | Fannie Mae (Live) | Playing for Change (Live) | 5:11 | $1.29 | |
| 24. | Chanda Mama | Songs Around the World (Aud.. | 3:28 | $1.29 | |
| 25. | Don't Worry | Songs Around the World (Aud.. | 3:22 | $1.29 | |
Top Music Videos |
1. Stand By Me
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2. Stand By Me (...
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3. One Love
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4. War / No More...
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5. Let's Don't W...
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6. (Sittin' On) ...
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7. Don't Worry
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8. Chanda Mama
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9. Imagine
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10. Higher Ground
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11. La Tierra del...
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12. Satchita
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13. Gimme Shelter
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14. The Playing f...
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15. Peace Through...
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16. Groove In G
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17. Music Is My A...
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18. The Movement
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19. Redemption So...
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20. Three Little ...
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