Looking for a little inspiration and connection with your fellow man? Check out the Play Me, I’m Yours project. Artist Luke Jerram installed donated pianos in public places in cities around the world to encourage people to interact. Musicians of all sorts came out of the woodwork, creating spontaneous music and unexpected joy. Watch what happened […]
Street music
Music Voyager
Fans of vicarious travel will soon have a new show to tune in: Music Voyager. The program begins broadcasting this month on PBS, Nat Geo Music & Adventure, and other television outlets. Host Jacob Edgar (head of indie label Cumbancha and music researcher for the Putumayo World Music label) travels the globe in search of great music and […]
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. […]