In high school, I came across an organization called Playing for Change and was instantly inspired by their message of using music to create positive change – music is a universal language after all, is it not? Can a person, no matter their language, background, past experiences, future aspirations, etc. feel the sentiment of a beautifully crafted song? But you may think, how exactly can you use music to make the world a better place and a tool for social change? There are many ways, but here’s one. Watch Playing For Change’s video on students and teachers of the Ntonga Music School in South Africa and their song inspired by great heroes of South Africa, particularly one who recently passed away, Nelson Mandela.
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- Nelson Mandela Biography: Life and Accomplishments of a South African Leader (buffalohair.wordpress.com)
- Nelson Mandela and Music: Forever Intertwined in History (caisosteelband.com)
- South African Jazz for Nelson Mandela (africasacountry.com)
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