We might all speak different languages, have different faiths, and different colored skin, but music is one of those rare things that unites us. Few videos make that point as beautifully as this one.
It shows street performers from around the world coming together to sing the Ben E. King soul classic, “Stand By Me.”
This clip comes from the documentary Playing for Change: Peace Through Music. As you watch it, you start to believe that perhaps its lofty goal is possible.
And even if you are skeptical, it’s impossible not to appreciate the music of these talented performers from all corners of the globe.