Mark's Park EP1: Rumba Night featuring Afro Fiesta & Knockin' on Heaven's Door | Afro Fiesta w/Twanguero & I-Taweh & Mark's Park EP2: Soul Night featuring War & Pierce | Playing For Change 5&24MA&2JUNI21

 

Mark's Park EP1: Rumba Night featuring Afro Fiesta | Playing For Change

One of the things we've learned during this challenging time of uncertainty, social isolation and civil unrest is the true importance of community. After traveling the world for more than 15 years and building a global community through music, PFC co-founder and producer Mark Johnson was able to spend time in his neighborhood, meet his neighbors and build relationships within his local community. Through this experience, Mark's Park — a new music series featuring intimate performances by some of our favorite artists from around the world — was born.    Filmed in front of a live audience in Mark's backyard in Venice Beach, California, this series brings together the diverse group of people who call Venice Beach home in an effort to not only foster community but help support the homeless youth within the community. All proceeds from Mark's Park will benefit our partner, Safe Place for Youth — empowering young people experiencing homelessness to thrive by providing lasting, community-driven solutions that address racial and social inequity.   Our first episode features Afro Fiesta's Mermans Mosengo (vocals and cajon) and Jason Tamba (vocals and acoustic guitar) joined by Baby Ndombe (vocals and shaker), Chella Mputu (vocals), and Twanguero (electric guitar), bringing us the good vibes of Congolese rumba.   Join us from Mark's home to yours, and together, let's help those who don't have a home.   Song listing: 1. Omesongo (written by Ndombe Opetum) 2. Simba Kongo (written by Jason Tamba) 3 Dieu est Amour (written by Baby Ndombe)

Knockin' on Heaven's Door | Afro Fiesta w/Twanguero & I-Taweh | Playing For Change

In honor of Bob Dylan’s 80th birthday today, we’re excited to share this acoustic rendition of his hit song “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.” This intimate performance features Afro Fiesta (Mermans Mosengo and Jason Tamba) along with Twanguero and I-Taweh performing live outside during a special filming of Mark’s Park. 

Mark's Park EP2: Soul Night featuring War & Pierce | Playing For Change

Welcome to episode two of our newest series Mark's Park. Filmed in front of a live audience in PFC co-founder/producer Mark Johnson's backyard in Venice Beach, California, this series brings together the diverse group of people who call Venice Beach home in an effort to not only foster community but help support the homeless youth within the community. All proceeds from Mark's Park will benefit our partner, Safe Place For Youth — empowering young people experiencing homelessness to thrive by providing lasting, community-driven solutions that address racial and social inequity. This episode features 21st century blues singer/songwriter duo War & Pierce's Sunny War (vocals, acoustic guitar) and Chris Pierce (vocals, acoustic guitar) along with Paul Allen (percussion, background vocals), and Aroyn Davis (bass, background vocals). Performing original War & Pierce songs as well as original songs from both of their recent solo album releases that will make you think and feel, we invite you to turn it up and let the music inspire you to be the change you wish to see in the world. Join us from Mark's home to yours, and together, let's help those who don't have a home. Song listing: 1. "American Silence" written by Chris Pierce 2. "On and On" written by Chris Pierce, Sunny War, and Jared Faber 3. “Amen” written by Chris Pierce, Sunny War, and Jared Faber 4. “Got No Ride" written by Sunny War 5. “Chain Gang Fourth of July" written by Chris Pierce GET YOUR LIMITED EDITION MARK'S PARK MERCH: http://bit.ly/MarksParkMerch