Playing for Change
In my world travels, I never cease to be impressed by the quality and caliber of street performers around the world. From the busker in New Zealand’s World Busker Festival to the singers in London’s Covent Garden to the unique displays in the subways of New York, street performance art is a part of the social fabric in many places world-wide.
That’s why I was so pleased to hear about the Playing for Change Foundation, an organisation helping to build music schools for communities in need. They’ll be releasing a CD in the spring 2009 which includes songs from performers in various cities.
You don’t have to wait until the spring – you can listen to the classic Stand by Me montage now:
If you’re interested, watch the other videos and signup for their mailing list on their website.
Andy Hayes is the managing editor of Sharing Travel Experiences. Featured in Newsweek, the Wall Street Journal, National Geographic Traveler, and other major publications, he travels for up to seven weeks at a time and spends the other seven right here with you. Follow him on Twitter, @andrewghayes.
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