Biko | Peter Gabriel | Playing For Change | Song Around The World
Biko | Peter Gabriel | Playing For Change | Song Around The World
“You can blow out a candle, but you can’t blow out a fire. Once the flames begin to catch, the wind will blow it higher.” – Peter Gabriel, Biko
In honor of Black History Month, we are proud to bring the message of Peter Gabriel’s “Biko” back to the forefront, 40 years after its initial release. Inspired by the death of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko while in police custody, this song’s relevance still holds true with the unfortunate police brutality that continues to take place in the USA, Nigeria and many places around the world. More than 25 musicians from seven countries join Gabriel for this global rendition to share a message of unity, peace, and hope, including Beninese vocalist and activist Angélique Kidjo, Silkroad’s Yo-Yo Ma, and bass legend Meshell Ndegeocello.
The eyes of the world are watching… Let each of us lead with love and let that love ripple throughout the universe.
Produced by Sebastian Robertson and Mark Johnson
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Navan 4.00 2#14#17
Mahoning Valley 20.30 9#2#7
One of the most memorable concerts of my life was Peter Gabriel in 1986 or 1987 at the University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY. I remember the feelings and emotions his music and the band brought forth and he truly ignited my lifetime love of music. Thank you Mr. Gabriel!!!
Haydock 5.00 5#4#11#2
Newcastle 7.00 5#7#2#6
when I hear you guys… there is hope coming along!!
Emozione profonda che tocca le corde dell’anima. Grazie, grazie 💗💗
💐❤️✨
Mahoning Valley 20.02 4#3#9
Just a blessing this song to a world that crushed by covid-19 but having a new solidarity between all humans of this planet.
Scottsville 10.30 1#4 11.40 15#8#6 12 15 8#13#11 2.00 2#3#8#7 2.35 14#13#11#9
Newbury 3.00 6#2#1
Κουφάλα Γκάμπριελ είσαι ακόμη ο νούμερο 1.
This is so powerful 🖤
Market Rasen 3.15 5#7#2#1
Still the best voice!!
Superb song superb performance superb video 👏👏👏
Fabulous!
As if it was not enough a great song, Peter Gabriel outdid himself with this version. Amazing!
Oh my gosh!!!! What a wonderful job
Thanks Mr. Peter Gabriel, only thanks.
Powerful as 40 years ago and most important as ever!
Tiz Abby won
Turffontein 10.45 7#2 11.55 4#5#3#1 12.35 2#1#8 2.20 1#3#7#10 2.55 9#1#4#5#3 3.25 11#4#14#9#7
Me too…chills and tears…what a superb moving piece of music to remind each of us that we are US – ALL ONE HUMANITY
For years white farmers are murdered in South Africa and no one seems to notice.No songs,no public outrage,no protests. Maybe white lives don’t matter.
Daniel Jaek
LOVE
Peter Gabriel is a musical genius of the times. His music endures and like a fine wine matures with age. Fabulous version of an iconic song.
Дивовижно! Дякую!
Una obra MARAVILLOSA…saber que existe me hace bien al corazón !!!
Biko
Even 40 years after its first release, "Biko" is one of the most haunting pieces of music ever made. Mankind would bei much poorer without musicians such as Peter Gabriel.
speechless as tears roll down my face
Beultiful
bellissimo brano
Newcastle 6.30 3#2#4#9#7
71st
absolutely brilliant – a better version than the original. well done to all involved.
"….and the eyes of the world are watching now……"
We are all brothers and sisters on this spinning blue ball
help world
Excelente !!, gracias a todos los músicos, gracias Peter !!.
Uttoxeter 2.32 4#2
Fabulous
Esta canción llega hasta los tuétanos, indefectiblemente, habrán mas personas que quieren y hacen el bien a sus semejantes, que aquellos que quieren o comparten el hacer el mal, Dios la s cuidará y bendecida; desde Venezuela, saludos, que ahora con este tiempo de pandemia, seamos mejores seres humanos
wonderfull
Thank you for this. I went to South Africa in 1989, in part, because of this song. Feels like yesterday.
So powerful, so beautiful … Thank you thank you Peter Gabriel and all the musicians and production team who put this together.
Uttoxeter 3.42 9#8#10#7#6
Newcastle 7.30 6#10#7#4#1 Tricast won