Former Tama & N’goni Teacher École De Musique de Kirina – Mali Mountaga Sissoko is a Malian musician born in Bamako in 1966. He is the son of Bazoumana Sissoko, a famous Malian n’goni player (traditional griot string instrument). Mountaga is a master talking drum and n’goni player and is also an incredible instrument hand-crafter. … Read More
Cajuru Music Program – Brazil Roberta started on the PFC Brazil team in 2014 as a volunteer and now that the Cajuru Music Program has officially launched, she’s been able to expand her involvement with the Playing For Change Foundation even more. She recently joined the team full-time as the fundraising and outreach manager to … Read More
Former Dance teacher Imvula Music Program – South Africa Anele is a talented professional dancer who masters different types of dances and has been teaching at our program since 2015.
Former Director of Program Administration Thea Karki is a proud member of the Playing For Change Foundation, a long-time fan of PFC since its inception, becoming a full-time member of the team in early 2009. After attending college in her home state of Oklahoma majoring in Visual Arts, she worked for nearly ten years in … Read More
After months of dreaming-up and organizing more than 300 events, the big day has arrived and we are so excited to celebrate with you. Concerts, performances, and gatherings of all kinds are taking place and you can be a part of it all, whether you’re out at an event or tuning in from home. After … Read More
Co-Founder Mark Johnson is a Grammy Award Winning Producer/ Engineer and Award-Winning Film Director. For the past 20 years, Mark has worked with some of the most renowned producers in the music, film and television industries, and with such musical artists as Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Keith Richards, Sara Bareilles, Bono, Robbie Robertson and Ringo … Read More
Program manager & Music teacher Ubuntu Music Program, Rwanda Robert was born in Kigali to a musical family and started to play music at a very early age. He began studying music at the church and joined several local bands as a keyboard player and vocalist. Even at his young age, Robert had the chance … Read More
Percussion Teacher École De Musique de Kirina – Mali Seydou Koné is a master djembé player who lives in a village located 14 km from Kirina. He assists Mahamadou Diabaté with the percussion classes and leads the percussion band that plays for each dance class at the school. Twice a week, Seydou takes a 14 … Read More
FormerProgram Co-Founder Khlong Toey Music Program – Thailand After realizing that she loved music at an early age, Amm began learning guitar at the age of 14. While studying Nursing at Mahidol University beginning in 2003, she joined several different bands, promoted social change and spread awareness on environmental issues and social problems. She also … Read More
Educational Coordinator & Music teacher École De Musique de Kirina – Mali Born in 1977, Jean started to immerse himself in music at the church, during his childhood in Bamako and Koulikouro. He graduated from the National Institute of Arts in 2000 and started to teach music in different schools in the capital city while … Read More