you know you need to see them

With Freshman Parents’ Weekend looming in the near future, some of you might be looking for one final excursion out of Cambridge before Mom and Dad enthusiastically fill the role of the Proud Harvard Parent. As you’re currently scrambling to finish that paper, we understand that you might not have the time to look up awesomely fantastic omgz-that-was-so-amazing concerts. No worries, Harvard, we got your back.

This Thursday at 8pm, Playing for Change, “a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music” will be performing at Boston’s Orpheum Theater. Playing for Change has gained international fame with their YouTube slam dunk, “Stand by Me” which featured street musicians from across the world. In addition to “Stand by Me,” the group has produced several other videos including “One Love,” “Don’t Worry,” and “War, No More Trouble.” What’s amazing is that these videos were produced without the performers ever physically interacting. Not to be too melodramatic, but seriously man, this music is intense. What’s even more amazing though is the fact that on Thursday night we’ll be able to see international world class musicians only a few T-stops away. When you’re considering that performers, Titi Tsira and Louisa Mhlanga will be coming all the way from Guguutu, South Africa and Harare, Zimbabwe respectively the ride to Park Street just doesn’t seem that bad…

Check the clip to see how incredible Thursday night will be sure to be!

Photo and Video Courtesy of PlayingforChange.com