Why Can’t We Be Friends? ft. WAR and Friends | Playing For Change | Song Around The World

In honor of the 50th anniversary of WAR’s legendary album and song “Why Can’t We Be Friends," Playing For Change brings together the original remaining members of WAR with over 30 musicians from across the globe for this powerful new Song Around The World that transcends borders and generations.

Just in time for the holidays, and in a moment when the world may feel more divided than ever, this global collaboration reminds us of the simple truth at the heart of the song: music has the power to connect us, heal us, and be a beckon for global solidarity.

Featuring joyous sounds of PFC Band’s Titi Tsira, soulful trombonist Big Sam, the vibrancy of Mariachi Tierra Noble, and introducing the amazing talent of River Eckert, this rendition captures the infectious groove, heart, and humanity that made WAR one of the most influential bands of all time.

From New Orleans to South Africa, voices and instruments unite in the universal language of rhythm and in the spirit of friendship, proving that even fifty years later, WAR’s message is timeless and music is more than art; it’s a pathway to unity, connection, and hope.

Written by: Thomas "Papa Dee" Allen, Harold Brown, B.B. Dickerson, Lonnie Jordan, Charles Miller, Lee Oskar, Howard E. Scott and Jerry Goldstein.

FEATURING:
Lonnie Jordan- Vocals, Keyboard (WAR)
James Zota Baker- Guitar (WAR)
Marcos Reyes- Percussion (WAR)
Salvador Rodriguez- Drums (WAR)
Scott Martin- Saxophone (WAR)
Rene Camacho- Bass (WAR)
Stanley Behrens- Harmonica (WAR)
Harold Brown- Drums
Howard Scott- Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Lee Oskar- Harmonica
Big Sam- Trumpet
Char- Electric Guitar
Crescent City Choir- Vocals
Domou Grand Dakar- Dancers
Ellis Hall- Vocals, Keyboards
River Eckert- Piano
Titi Tsira- Vocals
Keiko Komaki- Piano
Grupo Danza Cocula Pueblo Mágico- Dancers
Luis "Huevo" Sanchez- Güiro
Mariachi Tierra Noble- Violins, Trumpets
Tonho Matéria- Agogô
Washboard Chaz- Washboard


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Playing For Change (PFC) is a Certified B Corp (Social Purpose Organization) 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. The primary focus of PFC is to record and film musicians performing in their natural environments and combine their talents and cultural power in innovative videos called Songs Around The World. Creating these videos motivated PFC to form the Playing For Change Band—a tangible, traveling representation of its mission, featuring musicians met along their journey; and establish the Playing For Change Foundation—a separate 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting music programs for children around the world. Through these efforts, Playing For Change aims to create hope and inspiration for the future of our planet. To learn more, visit https://playingforchange.com

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