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Music is often described as "the universal language."

 is using that language to create positive social change in communities around the world.

The brainchild of music producer Mark Johnson, Playing for Change raises money for schools in Africa and Nepal to teach music to students. Johnson has spread the word by creating compelling music videos that allow musicians all over the globe to work together on the same song.

Why raise money for music education? The PfC website puts it this way:

On Monday, January 23 Mark Johnson will introduce a video documentary about the Foundation, and afterward I'll interview him at greater length about projects his foundation has undertaken. The event starts at 6:30pm in MPR's UBS Forum, and is free, but seats must reserved in advance. 

Interested in seeing some of Playing for Change's musicians perform live? 

They'll be on tour at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts on February 12.

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The Playing For Change Foundation is dedicated to creating positive social change through music education. You can hear director Mark Johnson talk about the foundation's work at MPR on Jan 23.

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