There is something about people singing all over the world that just makes me happy (Where the Hell is Matt did a similar thing with dancing). The video below is from a multimedia project called Playing for Change.

From the website:

The idea for this project arose from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people. No matter whether people come from different geographic, political, economic, spiritual or ideological backgrounds, music has the universal power to transcend and unite us as one human race. And with this truth firmly fixed in our minds, we set out to share it with the world.

I feel a little too cynical to be able to fully embrace this idea but I like it despite myself. There is something magical about music after all.

I have just segued from Tribeca to Hot Docs and plan to post reports on both festivals very soon. Work is kicking my butt right now so apologies for my slack blogging.