Crossroads | Song Around The World | Playing For Change x Visit Mississippi #blues #robertjohnson

Discover more about Visit Mississippi & "Crossroads": https://visitmississippi.org/go/crossroads/ Join PFC, in partnership with Visit Mississippi, to experience the magic of "Crossroads" Song Around The World featuring renowned artists Keb’Mo’, Kingfish, Vasti Jackson, Charlie Worsham, Sierra Hull, Cedric Burnside and a diverse array of blues and world music talents who have united to spotlight the enduring impact of Mississippi music on a global scale. Known as the "Birthplace of America's Music," Mississippi holds a special place in music history as the birthplace of the blues in the Mississippi Delta, which went on to influence a myriad of other musical genres, from country to rock 'n' roll. This iconic track, originally penned by American blues artist Robert Johnson, pays homage to the cultural significance and musical heritage of the state and its profound influence on shaping the landscape of American music. “Crossroads” Song Around The World is where Mississippi's music meets the world in a harmonious celebration of culture, community, and the transformative power of song. Written by Robert Johnson FEATURING Amine El Allouki- Karkabas Anan Kantawee- Phin Bombino- Electric guitar Cara de Cobra- Surdo Drum Cedric Burnside- Vocals, Acoustic guitar Charlie Worsham- Vocals, Banjo Christone "Kingfish" Ingram- Vocals, Guitar Érica Sá- Pandeiro George Mumford Jr.- Bass Ismail Benaddi- Karkabas Joe Eagle- Drums Moussa Diakite- Electric guitar Keb’ Mo’- Vocals Keith Johnson- Harmonica KIRBY- Vocals Paulo Heman- Guiro Rays Hassan Amegrod- Violin Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band- Djembe & Bass Drum Robin Moxey- Electric guitar Sierra Hull- Vocals, Mandolin Vasti Jackson- Vocals, Electric guitar MORE ABOUT VISIT MISSISSIPPI: A division of the Mississippi Development Authority, Visit Mississippi is the official destination marketing organization for the state. Dedicated to highlighting Mississippi’s diverse attractions and experiences, Visit Mississippi promotes the state as a premier travel destination for leisure, business, and cultural exploration. Through strategic marketing initiatives and partnerships, Visit Mississippi aims to enhance visitor experiences, drive economic growth, and highlight Mississippi’s rich history, vibrant culture, scenic beauty, and renowned hospitality. To learn more about Visit Mississippi, visit: https://visitmississippi.org JOIN THE MOVEMENT Subscribe to our mailing list: http://bit.ly/1x9CAfJ Join us as a PFC Member: http://bit.ly/JoinAndSupportPFC GET SOCIAL https://www.facebook.com/PlayingForChange https://twitter.com/playing4change http://instagram.com/playing4change https://playingforchange.com 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: https://www.audio-technica.com 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 https://playingforchange.com To learn more about the work of the PFC Foundation, visit http://www.playingforchange.org