Playing For Change Archives
Vasti Jackson Honors Prince With a Soulful “Purple Rain” Tribute Featuring Reggie McBride on Bass
A soulful tribute to Prince: Vasti Jackson leads a stirring live performance of "Purple Rain" featuring Reggie McBride on bass.
Watch Steve Miller Bring “Fly Like an Eagle” to Life With Playing For Change’s Global Band
Steve Miller joins Playing For Change for a global take on "Fly Like an Eagle," featuring 12 musicians from five countries - including Claire Finley on bass.
Playing For Change’s Stirring “A Change is Gonna Come” Performance Honors Black History Month
Playing For Change delivers a powerful performance of “A Change is Gonna Come” at Billboard Live Osaka, honoring Black History Month.
Playing for Change Band: When the Levee Breaks (Live)
The Playing for Change Band took the stage at the Byron Bay Bluesfest and performed a remarkable cover of “When the Levee Breaks.”
Playing For Change Band: What’s Up / Don’t Worry Be Happy
The talented Playing For Change Band performed this incredible medley of 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up” and Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry Be Happy” at the 2024 Byron Bay Bluesfest.
Bonga: Mona Ki Ngi Xica (Playing For Change)
Bonga (vocals, dikanza) is joined by 12 musicians from around the world for this performance of “Mona Ki Ngi Xica,” which can be translated as “My Child, I Have to Leave You.” Alana Alberg is the bassist on the recording.
Playing For Change: Soulshine
Playing For Change’s epic run of videos continues with a great one. Warren Haynes takes the lead on his tune, “Soulshine,” with Duda Lima on bass.
Playing For Change: Waiting on the World to Change
You can always count on Playing For Change to drop incredible videos. In this new one, they bring together 100 musicians and dancers from 18 different countries to record their version of John Mayer’s “Waiting on the World to Change.”
Playing For Change Band: Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door (Robbie Robertson Tribute)
The Playing For Change Band paid tribute to Robbie Robertson with a special performance of “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door.” Robertson passed away on August 9, 2023.
Playing For Change Band: A Fool For You
Here’s another great video by the Playing For Change Band performing live at Billboard Live in Osaka, Japan. In this clip, the band takes on the Ray Charles classic, “A Fool For You.”
Playing For Change: Jolene
Playing For Change’s original band got together for the first time in three years. Here’s the group, with Claire Finley on bass and vocals, performing Dolly Parton’s “Jolene.”
Playing For Change: Tantas Tierras
I love everything about Playing For Change. Their videos, and their mission, are inspiring. Here’s their latest, with Manu Chao performing “Tantas Tierras” with Wailers drummer Carlton “Santa” Davis, bassist Gambeat, and other musicians from nine countries.