Stand By Me

A lot of TravelTracks readers have probably already seen this video, but it doesn’t seem right to let it go by without a mention.  It’s a version of “Stand By Me” that’s different from any that you’ve heard before. Filmmaker Mark Johnson traveled around the world and asked local street musicians to perform the song. Each performer was able to hear what had come before him or her and build on it. The moving result is the very essence of world music. After you watch the video, check out playingforchange.org to learn more.