{"id":386527,"date":"2020-11-23T07:03:35","date_gmt":"2020-11-23T12:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=386527"},"modified":"2020-11-23T07:03:35","modified_gmt":"2020-11-23T12:03:35","slug":"playing-for-change-and-the-united-nations-population-fund-announce-peace-through-music-a-global-event-for-social-justice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/playing-for-change-and-the-united-nations-population-fund-announce-peace-through-music-a-global-event-for-social-justice\/","title":{"rendered":"PLAYING FOR CHANGE AND THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND ANNOUNCE \u201cPEACE THROUGH MUSIC: A GLOBAL EVENT FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nA FACEBOOK EXCLUSIVE IN CELEBRATION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED NATIONS
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Los Angeles, New York, Nov. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PLAYING FOR CHANGE AND THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND ANNOUNCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n \u201cPEACE THROUGH MUSIC: A GLOBAL EVENT FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE\u201d <\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

\n – A FACEBOOK EXCLUSIVE IN CELEBRATION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED NATIONS <\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

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\n FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY: ALOE BLACC, ANG\u00c9LIQUE KIDJO, ANNIE LENNOX, BECKY G, BRANDI CARLILE WITH MIKE MCCREADY OF PEARL JAM, CARLOS SANTANA AND CINDY BLACKMAN SANTANA, GABI MELIM, GARY CLARK JR., JACK JOHNSON, JIM JAMES, KEB\u2019 MO\u2019, MAVIS STAPLES, NATHANIEL RATELIFF, PETER GABRIEL, RHIANNON GIDDENS<\/strong>, RINGO STARR, ROBBIE ROBERTSON, ROBERT RANDOLPH, RUN THE JEWELS WITH JOSH HOMME, SHEILA E., SHEMEKIA COPELAND, SKIP MARLEY AND CEDELLA MARLEY, THE WAR AND TREATY, YO-YO MA \u2026. AND MANY MORE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY:\u00a0 BILLIE EILISH, ELLIE GOULDING, KILLER MIKE, MEGAN RAPINOE AND SUE BIRD, NORMAN LEAR, PRINCE EA, SARA BAREILLES AND MORE<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

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In honor of the 75th<\/sup> Anniversary of the United Nations and GivingTuesday, Playing For Change<\/a> and UNFPA<\/a>, the United Nations Population Fund, are thrilled to announce Peace Through Music: A Global Event for Social Justice<\/em><\/strong>, produced by Playing For Change and Blackbird Presents<\/a>, exclusively on Facebook Live on December 1, 2020<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The global virtual event will inspire people to act for peace, justice and equity, everywhere and for everyone. It will feature performances from some of the world\u2019s most iconic artists, including: Aloe Blacc, Ang\u00e9lique Kidjo, Annie Lennox, Becky G, Brandi Carlile with Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, Carlos Santana and Cindy Blackman Santana, Gabi Melim, Gary Clark Jr., Jack Johnson, Jim James, Keb\u2019 Mo\u2019, Mavis Staples, Nathaniel Rateliff, Peter Gabriel, Rhiannon Giddens, Ringo Starr, Robbie Robertson, Robert Randolph, Run The Jewels with Josh Homme, Sheila E., Skip Marley and Cedella Marley, The War and Treaty, Yo-Yo Ma and many more. Special appearances include Billie Eilish, Ellie Goulding, Killer Mike, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird, Norman Lear, Prince Ea and Sara Bareilles.<\/p>\n

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Through the universal language of music and the art of storytelling, the event will call for equality, human rights, and an end to discrimination, spotlighting people of African descent and championing the full protection and promotion of human rights for all. It will embody the unity and common purpose that beat in the heart of humanity.<\/p>\n

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Contributions from partners and all donations made to Peace Through Music\u2019s Facebook Fundraiser<\/a> will support the Playing For Change Foundation<\/a>, the United Nations Population Fund<\/a>, Sankofa<\/a>, Silkroad<\/a>, and The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation<\/a> – organizations that strive to eradicate poverty, inequality, and systemic racial and gender discrimination around the world.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are stronger together than we are apart, and it is an honor to partner with like-minded artists and charities that echo this sentiment. The power of music is one tool we can use to unite and eradicate racism, inequality, poverty, and all other diseases that have plagued our world for much too long. The things in life that divide us, disappear when the music plays, and that\u2019s something we hope you see and feel during this event,\u201d says Mark Johnson, Playing For Change Co-Founder<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMusic is a wonderful medium to raise awareness about our collective quest for peace, justice, equality and dignity \u2013 the noble ideals of the United Nations. It is a powerful, unifying language that can help build bridges and advance social justice in all of its forms,\u201d says Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cWe need to rediscover and reassert the language of our unity, of our common fears and common hopes, forged through the crucible of the pandemic.\u00a0 And what better example is there of a common language beyond our differences, notwithstanding our divisions, than music? We are delighted to be a part of this exciting event, advocating for social justice, and in honor of UN75,\u201d says Fabrizio Hochschild, Special Adviser on the Preparations for the Commemoration of the United Nations\u2019 75th Anniversary.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are honored to work with artists and organizations that share in the values of peace, justice, and equality for all humans. This event is a reflection of these values at a time when they are sorely needed in this world,\u201d says Keith Wortman, Founder, and CEO of Blackbird Presents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOn Giving Tuesday, people all over the world come together to support great causes and give something back,\u201d says Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer of Facebook<\/strong>. \u201cWe are proud to be working with Playing For Change to inspire people everywhere to work toward a more peaceful, just and equal world for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n Full Lineup:<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

Afro Fiesta, Abiodun Oyewale (The Last Poets)<\/strong>, Ahmed Al Harmi, Al Harban Brothers, Alcione, <\/strong>Alfred Howard, Ali Boulala, Aloe Blacc, Amina J. Mohammed (UN), Ang\u00e9lique Kidjo, Annie Lennox, <\/strong>Azue\u00ef, Baaba Maal<\/strong>, Barou Sall, Becky G, B\u00e9la Fleck, Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead),<\/strong>Bill Summers,<\/strong>Billie Eilish,<\/strong> Binho, Bizung Family Band, Brandi Carlile with Mike McCready of Pearl Jam<\/strong>, Carl C-Wyya Edwards, Carlos Santana and Cindy Blackman Santana,<\/strong> Chandrajit and Venkat, Chango Spasiuk, Char<\/strong>, Clarence Bekker, Cristina Pato,<\/strong> Congo Drums, Cory Henry<\/strong>, Courtney “Bam” Diedrick, Donald Harrison and Congo Square Nation, Dr. John, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson<\/strong>, Dudu Nobre<\/strong>, Dynamic Music Collective, EduMundo and Caveman, Ellie Goulding,<\/strong> Eyadou Ag Leche, Fabi\u00e1n Miodownik, Gabi Melim, Gary Clark Jr<\/strong>., George Porter Jr., Grandpa Elliott<\/strong>, Guardians Of The New Fire, Hiromitsu Agatsuma, Hutch Hutchinson<\/strong>, Ibram X. Kendi,<\/strong> Ibrahim Ag Alhabib, Ivan Neville<\/strong>, Isabella Madrigal, Jack Johnson<\/strong>, Jaiksona Soto, Jamal Murray,<\/strong>Jane Elliott<\/strong>, Jim James, John Cruz<\/strong>, John Prine,<\/strong> Johnny Herno, Kasha Sequoia Slavner, Keb\u2019 Mo\u2019<\/strong>, Keiko Komaki, Killer Mike<\/strong>, Kimberly L. Jones, Kolgate, La Escuelita del Ritmo, Larkin Poe<\/strong>, Los Hijos de Benkos, Louis Mhlanga, Lukas Nelson<\/strong>, Mamadou Sarr, Marcus King<\/strong>, Mark Johnson, Mark Lozano, Massamba Diop, Mateo, Mavis Staples<\/strong>, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird<\/strong>, Mermans Mosengo, Meshell Ndegeocello, Mickey Hart (Grateful Dead)<\/strong>, Mohammed Alidu, Nasreen Sheikh, Natalia Kanem (UNFPA)<\/strong>, Nathaniel Rateliff,<\/strong> Nikki Burt, Norm, Norman Lear<\/strong>, Ousseynou and Assane Kaba, “Papi” Felix Garemua, Patrick Simmons (The Doobie Brothers)<\/strong>, Paulo Heman, Peter Bunetta, Peter Gabriel<\/strong>, Playing For Change Band, Playing For Change Foundation, Prince Ea<\/strong>, Pyramid Lake, Paiute Tribe, Rahat Inayat Ali, Rajeev Shrestha, Reggie McBride,<\/strong>Rhiannon Giddens, Ringo Starr, Robbie Robertson, Robert Randolph<\/strong>, Roberto Luti, Robin Moxey, Roger Ridley, Rub\u00e9n Rada and Family<\/strong>, Rudson Daniel and Enio Taquari, Run The Jewels with Josh Homme<\/strong>, Sanjay Shrestha, Sean “Pow” Diedrick, Sebastian Robertson, Sexteto Tabala, Sara Bareilles,<\/strong>Sheila E., Shemekia Copeland<\/strong>, Sherieta Lewis & Roselyn Williams, Skip Marley and Cedella Marley<\/strong>, Sol Homar, Songhoy Blues<\/strong>, Taikoproject, Taimane, Tal Wilkenfeld<\/strong>, Taslima Khan, The Cape Town Ensemble, The Silkroad Ensemble, The War and Treaty, Tito Puente Jr., <\/strong>Toumani Diabat\u00e9, TP OK Jazz, <\/strong>Tula Ben Ari, Tushar Lall, Vusi Mahlasela<\/strong>, <\/strong>Washboard Chaz, Whitney Kroenke Silverstein, Yo-Yo Ma<\/strong>, Zulu Choir.<\/p>\n

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For more information about Peace Through Music: A Global Event for Social Justice<\/em><\/strong>, please visit peacethroughmusic.live<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong>Watch it live on December 1<\/strong>\u00a0through the Playing For Change Facebook Page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\n About Playing For Change\u00a0<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

Playing For Change (PFC) is a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music, born from the shared belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people. PFC spreads their positive message for humanity to millions of people through inspiring multicultural music videos, a live global touring band and a 501c3 foundation supporting music education around the world.<\/p>\n