Musicians from different cultures uniting together for the common purpose of peace through music is a powerful statement. For the past four years Playing For Change has traveled the world with a mobile recording studio and cameras in search of such inspiration. Throughout the journey we created a family of over 100 musicians from all walks of life. We connect these musicians together with "Songs Around The World." The Playing For Change Band is the next chapter in our story. Now people everywhere can witness first hand the transformational power of music and love that comes from the Playing For Change Band.

The members of the Playing For Change Band during the Fall of 2009 North American tour were: Clarence Bekker (lead vocals), Grandpa Elliott (lead vocals, harmonica), Titi Tsira (lead vocals), Mermans Kenkosenki (lead vocals, congas), Louis Mhlanga (electric guitar), Jason Tamba (backup vocals, acoustic guitar), Reggie McBride (backup vocals, bass), Peter Bunetta (drum kit), Mohammed Alidu (talking drum, djembe), and Steve Molitz (keyboards). Joining the group for European tour dates are Tula, Roberto Luti, Stefano Tomaselli, Hugo Soares, Pierre Minetti, Francois Viguie, Venkat, Bhekani Memela and members of Sinamuva (the beautiful choir from Umlazi, South Africa), and the incomparable Reggie Mcbride.

We hope you have the opportunity to see this amazing collection of world-traveling musicians. Please check our tour schedule to see when the Playing For Change Band will be performing at a venue near you!