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October 31, 2020 at 9:54 PM

Check out these great instruments for sale!

Check out these great instruments for sale! Mohammed Alidu, founder of the PFCF music school in Tamale, Ghana, is now manufacturing handcrafted instruments available at the PFC Shop. Check out his story and get your very own talking drum, available now f…

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October 28, 2020 at 7:05 PM

This week at PFC | Mohammed Alidu Live From Violet Recording

This week at PFC | Mohammed Alidu Live From Violet Recording Hey Everyone, Join us this Saturday for #stayhomewithPFC featuring Mohammed Alidu, PFC musician and co-founder of the Playing For Change Foundation's Bizung School of Music & Dance—the firs…

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October 24, 2020 at 3:05 PM

Now available for pre-order: Changes, Clarence Bekker Band's latest album

Now available for pre-order: Changes, Clarence Bekker Band's latest album Hello Everyone,   We are happy to announce the release of Clarence Bekker Band's latest album, Changes, which showcases the heart and soul of this unique musician who has been part…

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October 14, 2020 at 8:05 PM

This week at PFC | Zoe's Shanghai Live From Barcelona

This week at PFC | Zoe's Shanghai Live From Barcelona Hey Everyone, Join us this Saturday for #stayhomewithPFC featuring Barcelona based band Zoe's Shanghai, an eclectic combination of soul, heart, jazz, groove, beats and West African roots.  One Love, …

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October 13, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Member Exclusive | Redemption Song featuring Ziggy Marley

Member Exclusive | Redemption Song featuring Ziggy Marley Hello Everyone, Several years ago, the Playing For Change Band was joined on stage by none other than Ziggy Marley to perform one of his father's classics, "Redemption Song." Join us as a member t…

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September 30, 2020 at 5:05 PM

This week at PFC | Twanguero & MishCatt Live From Los Angeles

This week at PFC | Twanguero & MishCatt Live From Los Angeles Hey Everyone, Join us this Saturday for a live stream with Spanish songwriter/guitar bender Twanguero and Costa Rican born singer/songwriter MishCatt! One Love, Playing For Change …

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September 29, 2020 at 9:25 PM

Enjoy free shipping worldwide!

Enjoy free shipping worldwide! Hello Everyone,   Have you checked out the PFC Shop lately? Come take a look and receive free shipping on all orders over 50 USD (shipped within the US) and 70 USD (shipped outside the US).  One Love! …

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September 26, 2020 at 4:43 PM

PFC cap anyone?

PFC cap anyone? Why visit the PFC Shop? Spend $45 USD or more on PFC products and get a Playing For Change cap for free! Keep your head warm or keep off the sun - either way keep representing for the PFC Movement! Available in Olive, Brown and Black. …

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September 25, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Candela (Bulerías) | Paco Soto | Live Outside

Candela (Bulerías) | Paco Soto | Live Outside Hello Everyone,    Today we invite you to join us on a trip to Spain with this original song by our friend, flamenco guitarist Paco Soto, featuring Auxi Fernandez and Azahara Herrera. The name of the song is i…

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September 18, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Order a talking drum and get free goodies!

Order a talking drum and get free goodies! Hi PFC Family, Mohammed Alidu, founder of the Playing For Change Foundation music school in Tamale, Ghana, is now manufacturing handcrafted instruments available at the PFC Shop. Check out his story and get your…

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September 16, 2020 at 5:05 PM

This week at PFC | Mele Semé Live From Barcelona

This week at PFC | Mele Semé Live From Barcelona Hey Everyone, Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Mel Semé will be joining us this week for a live stream from the Mint Bar in Barcelona.  Born in Camagüey, Cuba, to Haitian parents, Mel Semé began composi…

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September 11, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Los Pinguos' new album, HUMMINGBIRD, available now!

Los Pinguos' new album, HUMMINGBIRD, available now! LOS PINGUOS HUMMINGBIRD AVAILABLE NOW Featuring stand out singles such as "Flecha," "Debajo del Pelo," and Latin reggae-influenced "Babylon" …

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September 3, 2020 at 12:04 AM

This week at PFC | Los Pinguos Live Album Release

This week at PFC | Los Pinguos Live Album Release Hey Everyone, Join us for a special live stream celebrating the release of Los Pinguos' new album Hummingbird, available September 11th. This stream will be followed by the premiere of their new video, "B…

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August 30, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Hasta la Raíz | Song Across Latin America

Hasta la Raíz | Song Across Latin America Hello Everyone,  We are proud to share our new video of the song “Hasta la Raíz,” by Natalia Lafourcade and Leonel García, and recorded during pandemic times to send a message to the relatives of missing people in…

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August 29, 2020 at 7:05 PM

Check out our new t-shirts and enjoy free shipping worldwide!

Check out our new t-shirts and enjoy free shipping worldwide! Hello Everyone,   We're excited to launch even more new t-shirts from Bella + Canvas! Featuring a few of our top-rated designs, these shirts are super soft and a perfect fit.  Check them out an…

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August 22, 2020 at 4:04 PM

Support musicians and get a free t-shirt!

Support musicians and get a free t-shirt! Hello Everyone, Have you checked out Kounou, the new album from Salif Diarra? Help us to support our project showcasing exceptional musicians around the world and enjoy this special promotion — buy the vinyl or C…

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August 19, 2020 at 6:01 PM

This week at PFC | Mana Maoli Live From Hawaii

This week at PFC | Mana Maoli Live From Hawaii Hey Everyone, This week we're happy to have our friends from the Mana Maoli Collective join us again for an inspiring live stream from the beautiful islands of Hawaii. We hope to see you there! One Love, Pl…

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August 15, 2020 at 5:05 PM

Keep on harpin'!

Keep on harpin'! Hello Everyone,   With our Grandpa Elliott Limited Edition Lee Oskar Harmonica, you have the chance to not only get your very own harmonica but also help support a man who has shared his musical joy with us for so many years. Get yours at…

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August 6, 2020 at 6:02 PM

This week at PFC | Low Leaf Live From Los Angeles

This week at PFC | Low Leaf Live From Los Angeles Hey Everyone, Join us this week for a live stream featuring Los Angeles based multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer and producer, Low Leaf. Combining an array of genres with the harp, keys, guitar and…

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August 4, 2020 at 6:21 PM

Come As You Are | Song Around The World

Come As You Are | Song Around The World Hello Everyone! We have a new Song Around The World coming soon but our PFC members can watch it today, exclusively on playingforchange.com. Join us as a member and enjoy 15 musicians from Hungary, Morocco, the US…

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July 29, 2020 at 8:18 PM

Here's to you | 20% off storewide!

Here's to you | 20% off storewide! Hello Everyone, Playing For Change began as a vision to connect the world through music and with the support of each of YOU, this vision has become a reality. By being part of this movement YOU are creating positive cha…

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July 27, 2020 at 5:17 PM

Salif Diarra's new album, KOUNOU, available now!

Salif Diarra's new album, KOUNOU, available now! SALIF DIARRA KOUNOU AVAILABLE NOW This stunning collection of songs grabs you immediately with a familiar sound from an unfamiliar place and features Kora, electric bass, …

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July 24, 2020 at 11:15 PM

Salif Diarra's new album, KOUNOU, available now!

Salif Diarra's new album, KOUNOU, available now! SALIF DIARRA KOUNOU AVAILABLE NOW This stunning collection of songs grabs you immediately with a familiar sound from an unfamiliar place and features Kora, electric bass, …

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July 23, 2020 at 8:04 PM

This week at PFC | Ukefans + Hugo Soares & Friends

This week at PFC | Ukefans + Hugo Soares & Friends Hey Everyone, Check out the live streams we have lined up for you this week! Any ukulele fans? Join us tomorrow on Facebook for a special stream featuring several ukulele players from Argentina. Then…

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July 20, 2020 at 10:03 PM

"Miiry" by Salif Diarra available now!

"Miiry" by Salif Diarra available now! Introducing SALIF DIARRA   We're proud to present PLAYING FOR CHANGE RECORDS' artist, SALIF DIARRA, from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. A composer, multi-instrumentalist, and singer; Salif comes from a 'griot' family a…

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July 15, 2020 at 5:04 PM

This week at PFC | Claire Finley with Jason Lamson & Hiram Garzaro

This week at PFC | Claire Finley with Jason Lamson & Hiram Garzaro Hey Everyone, Let's take a trip to Key West, Florida! Tune in this Saturday for a fun live stream from Claire Finley along with her friends and bandmates, Jason Lamson and Hiram Garza…

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July 13, 2020 at 5:04 PM

Take a trip to Nepal!

Take a trip to Nepal! Namaste,   We are happy to announce that we have restocked the PFC Shop with these beautiful items, handcrafted and specially sourced from Nepal. Enjoy a 15% discount on them, and remember that your purchase directly assists in the d…

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July 9, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Take a trip to Nepal!

Take a trip to Nepal! Namaste,   We are happy to announce that we have restocked the PFC Shop with these beautiful items, handcrafted and specially sourced from Nepal. Enjoy a 15% discount on them, and remember that your purchase directly assists in the d…

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July 8, 2020 at 6:04 PM

This week at PFC | Keiko Komaki & Donald Surtain, Jr.

This week at PFC | Keiko Komaki & Donald Surtain, Jr. Hey Everyone, Who's ready for this keyboard and violin duo? Join us as we take a trip to New Orleans this week with PFC Band member Keiko Komaki and Donald Surtain, Jr. One Love, Playing For Cha…

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July 1, 2020 at 6:04 PM

This week at PFC | Jason Tamba & Mermans Mosengo + Emi Secrest

This week at PFC | Jason Tamba & Mermans Mosengo + Emi Secrest Hey Everyone, We hope you've been enjoying our #stayhomewithPFC Live Stream series. Tune in this Thursday for some Congolese soul from Jason Tamba and Mermans Mosengo, then on Saturday fo…

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June 30, 2020 at 6:20 PM

Independence Cha Cha | Afro Fiesta | Live Outside

Independence Cha Cha | Afro Fiesta | Live Outside Hello Everyone,    In honor of the independence of the Congo that took place on this very day 60 years ago, we are proud to share “Independence Cha Cha” performed by Afro Fiesta live outside in Cape Town, …

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June 29, 2020 at 8:05 PM

Check out our new t-shirts and enjoy free shipping worldwide!

Check out our new t-shirts and enjoy free shipping worldwide! Hello Everyone,   We're excited to launch even more new t-shirts from Bella + Canvas! Featuring a few of our top-rated designs, these shirts are super soft and a perfect fit.  Check them out an…

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June 24, 2020 at 6:04 PM

This week at PFC | 30 Minutes for Justice, Tula Ben Ari and more!

This week at PFC | 30 Minutes for Justice, Tula Ben Ari and more! Hey Everyone, Join us on a trip to Hawai'i featuring our friends from the Mana Maoli Collective followed by a song made around the world with more than 30 musicians. We'll round out the we…

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June 19, 2020 at 11:05 PM

Let the music be our ammunition!

Let the music be our ammunition! Hello Everyone,   Today and every day we fight the good fight of inspiring, connecting and spreading peace through music. As we celebrate Juneteenth today, join us in using music as our ammunition to demand justice and fre…

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June 12, 2020 at 6:04 PM

Songs Around The World 10th Anniversary Album available now on all digital platforms

Songs Around The World 10th Anniversary Album available now on all digital platforms SONGS AROUND THE WORLD  10th ANNIVERSARY ALBUM   AVAILABLE NOW   Featuring PFC classics such as "Stand By Me," "One Love," and "Chanda Mama," along with three previousl…

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June 10, 2020 at 6:04 PM

This week at PFC | Larkin Poe, Clarence Bekker Band & more!

This week at PFC | Larkin Poe, Clarence Bekker Band & more! Hey Everyone, Join us on Facebook and YouTube this week for some amazing live concerts with a few of our friends. Hope to see you there! LIVE STREAMS …

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June 5, 2020 at 11:33 PM

United We Stand

United We Stand Dear Playing For Change Family, We stand in solidarity against the inequitable treatment and oppression of the Black community.  We stand in love against the bigotry and hatred of white supremacy.  We stand in anger a…

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June 5, 2020 at 5:17 PM

"All You Need Is Love" available now on all digital platforms

"All You Need Is Love" available now on all digital platforms "ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE"   AVAILABLE NOW   Never before released single from our forthcoming Songs Around The World 10th Anniversary Album! Download or Stream Now …

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June 3, 2020 at 6:17 PM

This week at PFC | Sarah Marie Young, Vieux Farka Touré & more!

This week at PFC | Sarah Marie Young, Vieux Farka Touré & more! Hey Everyone, This week we travel from Chicago to Mali and then down to New Orleans. Join us for a virtual trip around the world through the lens of music!  …

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June 2, 2020 at 12:15 AM

We are the change we seek!

We are the change we seek! "An artist's duty, as far as I'm concerned, is to reflect the times." -Nina Simone Hello Everyone,  Today, we share a powerful song performed live from home by our brother and friend Chris Pierce; written by Chris and Mark Mal…

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May 30, 2020 at 8:17 PM

Grandpa Elliott sends his love!

Grandpa Elliott sends his love! Hello Everyone,   Just a few months ago we released the GRANDPA ELLIOTT LIMITED EDITION HARMONICA, designed and manufactured by legendary Lee Oskar Harmonicas. Today, we are happy to announce that we’ve sold over 230 units …

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May 28, 2020 at 7:36 PM

Grandpa Elliott sends his love!

Grandpa Elliott sends his love! Hello Everyone,   Just a few months ago we released the GRANDPA ELLIOTT LIMITED EDITION HARMONICA, designed and manufactured by legendary Lee Oskar Harmonicas. Today, we are happy to announce that we’ve sold over 230 units …

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May 28, 2020 at 7:35 PM

Grandpa Elliott sends his love!

Grandpa Elliott sends his love! Hello Everyone,   Just a few months ago we released the GRANDPA ELLIOTT LIMITED EDITION HARMONICA, designed and manufactured by legendary Lee Oskar Harmonicas. Today, we are happy to announce that we’ve sold over 230 units …

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May 27, 2020 at 6:06 PM

This week at PFC | I-taweh, Chris Pierce and more!

This week at PFC | I-taweh, Chris Pierce and more! Hey Everyone, We hope our #stayhomewithPFC Live Stream series continues to bring you good vibes and lots of love. Check out what we have lined up for you this week and keep an eye on our YouTube channel …

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May 20, 2020 at 6:17 PM

This week at PFC | Blind Boy Paxton, Afro Fiesta and more!

This week at PFC | Blind Boy Paxton, Afro Fiesta and more! Hey Everyone, Check out the live streams we have lined up for you this week including Jerron 'Blind Boy' Paxton, Los Pinguos, and Afro Fiesta & friends. Also, be sure to tune in to our viewi…

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May 15, 2020 at 6:01 PM

PFC Band Live + "Walking Blues" now available on all digital platforms

PFC Band Live + "Walking Blues" now available on all digital platforms Hello Everyone,  We're happy to share this upbeat song with you from the PFC Band's 2018 concert in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil. This song was written at GoldenEye in Jamaica after a co…

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May 13, 2020 at 6:17 PM

This week at PFC | Luke Winslow-King, Ellis Hall and more!

This week at PFC | Luke Winslow-King, Ellis Hall and more! Hey Everyone, Check out the live streams we have lined up for you this week including guitarist, singer, producer, and songwriter Luke Winslow-King; PFC Band member Keiko Komaki; and the "Ambassa…

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May 6, 2020 at 6:20 PM

This week at PFC | Yo-Yo Ma, Twanguero & more!

This week at PFC | Yo-Yo Ma, Twanguero & more! Hey Everyone, We hope you all are having a great week so far. Check out the live streams we have lined up for you this week, including cellist Yo-Yo Ma and Spanish Latin guitarist Twanguero! …

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May 1, 2020 at 6:21 PM

Sitting in Limbo | Live Outside + "The Weight" now available on all digital platforms

Sitting in Limbo | Live Outside + "The Weight" now available on all digital platforms Hello Friday Everyone,  We hope you all are staying safe and well wherever you are in the world. We're excited to release this new Live Outside video of our friend and …

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April 29, 2020 at 6:08 PM

This Week at PFC | Vasti Jackson, Lara & Tom Johnston (Doobie Brothers) + more!

This Week at PFC | Vasti Jackson, Lara & Tom Johnston (Doobie Brothers) + more! Hello Everyone, Who's ready for this week's live streams? Take a trip down to down to Mississippi for some good ole blues with Vasti Jackson then head up north to the bay…

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