Black Pumas, Jack Johnson, The Lumineers, And More Set For Peace Through Music
Other artists set to perform include Sara Bareilles, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and more.
Playing For Change and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have announced Peace Through Music: A Global Event for the Environment, set for December 15th.
The event will feature more than 200 artists from more than 35 countries, including Black Pumas, Jack Johnson, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Slash, Sara Bareilles, and The Lumineers, together with world leaders and influencers, to join the fight for Planet Earth. The event will be broadcast on December 15th at 6 p.m. PST / 9 p.m. EST (2 a.m. GMT December 16th) on the Playing For Change YouTube channel.
The online event and fundraiser is produced by Playing For Change in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund, and seeks to unite the world in taking action for a sustainable future and advance progress towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Through the universal language of music and the art of storytelling, Peace Through Music: A Global Event for The Environment will raise awareness and call for real action for environmental sustainability. It will embody the unity and common purpose that beats in the heart of humanity for the protection of our only home: our planet.
Artist performances, Songs Around The World and special documentaries will also capture the beauty and fragility of the environment during the hour-long event.
All net proceeds will go to organizations that prioritize real time solutions that facilitate environmental justice and sustainability, including Conservation International, American Rivers, World Wildlife Fund, REVERB, and the Playing For Change Foundation. Part of the funds raised will advance education programs led by the Playing For Change Foundation with the support of UNFPA to positively impact the lives and choices of adolescents and youth around the globe.
“During this important time in human history, we are honored to continue our partnership with the United Nations for our 2021 Peace Through Music global event for the environment. Through music, we eliminate boundaries, hierarchy, and status. Through stories and ideas, we learn from our Indigenous ancestors how to listen to the rhythm of our planet,” says Mark Johnson, Playing For Change Co-Founder.
Visit Playing For Change’s official website for more information.
