Waiting on the World to Change | Song Around The World | Playing For Change

Playing For Change has partnered with COP28, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, to bring together talents and voices from diverse corners of the globe, in the awe-inspiring Song Around The World, “Waiting on the World to Change.“ This remarkable musical endeavor aims to champion the causes of climate change and humanity, fostering a sense of global unity and encouraging action for a better future. “Waiting on the World to Change” Song Around The World, is a poignant anthem, featuring 100 musicians and dancers from 18 countries, collaborating to shine a spotlight on the critical issue of climate change and inspire individuals, communities, and leaders to take meaningful steps towards a sustainable future, while emphasizing the importance of humanity and coming together to support one another. “The time is now; to unite as a human race. Together we can change the world.”— Mark Johnson (Playing For Change Co-Founder) Written by John Mayer FEATURING Acácio Barbosa- Portuguese Guitar Alana Alberg- Bass Amaan Choir- Vocals Arqam- Vocals Baaba Maal- Vocals Baboulaye Sissokho- Kora Domou Grand Dakar- Dancers Gema 4- Vocals Gwendolyne Gudiño- Jarana Hiro Hayashida- Drums Isaan Dance Group- Dancers Jas Ahluwalia- Tablas Jason Tamba- Guitar Jie Ma- Pipa John Ryan- Vocals Julian Mojica- Accordion Kamaljeet Ahluwalia- Santoor Kátsica Mayoral- Percussion Macarena Montesinos- Cello Manuel Perez Salinas- Güiro Paulo Heman- Percussion Phill Bitencourt- Guitar Orpheus Choir- Vocals Soul de Brasileiro- Vocals Titi Tsira- Vocals Tula Ben Ari- Vocals Twanguero- Guitar Yamane El Hage- Vocals Special thank you to The Fridge Entertainment for their artist support in the United Arab Emirates and Rebal Alkhodari and Eduardo Serrano for their support with the Amaan Choir in Jordan and Orpheus Choir in Germany. JOIN THE MOVEMENT Subscribe to our mailing list: Join us as a PFC Member: GET SOCIAL SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN MAKING CHANGE: Audio-Technica—Audio pioneer in high-performance sound design Established in 1962, Audio-Technica is a worldwide group of companies devoted to the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of problem-solving audio equipment. Initially known for state-of-the-art phonograph cartridges, A-T now creates high-performance microphones, headphones, wireless systems, mixers and electronic products for home and professional use. For more information visit: 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 To learn more about the work of the PFC Foundation, visit
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