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“I want to bring people together through music and its unique power. And I hope that somehow that sense of unity extends beyond the music.” -Michael Franti

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Christina Perri - Jar of Hearts

This music video is pure art. I love the dancing in it. She allows you to feel her pain and frustration through the song as well as the dance. 

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Janelle Monáe - Q.U.E.E.N. feat. Erykah Badu

This video and song is so incredibly dope! Janelle Monae killed this one! 

"March to the streets 'cuz I'm willing and I'm able Categorize me, I defy every label And while you're selling dope, we're gonna keep selling hope We rising up now, you gotta deal you gotta cope."

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Konshens — “World Citizen”

This song has a great message: "We all are one; We are citizens of this world." 

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Throwback Thursday:  No Doubt- Don't Speak 

I will always love Gwen Stefani. How many of you  guys remember this?

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 Lana Del Rey - Young and Beautiful

"Will you still love me when I'm no longer young and beautiful? Will you still love me when I got nothing but my aching soul? I know you will, I know you will."

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Because it's Mother's Day....

                              Sizzla- Thank You Mama

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Throw Back Thursday

Gregory Isaacs - Night Nurse

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Gift of Acceptance - India Arie - Idan Raichel

I love when two phenomenal artists come together to make beautiful music, especially with a message as important as this one.We all want the same things from life,

"We want peace, love and prosperity.But can we give up our need to be right?

Give the world a present, give the gift of your acceptance."

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Michael Franti & Spearhead - Say Hey (I Love You)

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"Me no see no other way, but me no see no other way 

The one way me seeing is the righteous way."

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Lianne La Havas | Is Your Love Big Enough?

Soulful. Funky. Beautiful. Fresh. 

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Redemption Song | Playing For Change

Playing for Change is one of my favorite music organizations because they represent unity. “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.” Amongst many other things, Playing for Change records artists from all around the world to create a single song. This cover of Bob Marley’s Redemption Song features artists from Japan, Canada, Congo, Italy, Jamaica, India, Cape Verde and Spain. 

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NNEKA - Restless

Nneka premiered her new music video for "Restless" this week! The video is different from what we usually see from her, but she looks and sounds beautiful as usual. 

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“I want to bring people together through music and its unique power. And I hope that somehow that sense of unity extends beyond the music.” - Michael Franti

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Jessie J - Price Tag ft. B.o.B.

So, this is a bit more pop than I usually like, but part of having an open mind with music is finding things you like in unexpected places. I am sure you have heard this song before, but I want you to listen again and really hear what she is saying. I absolutely love the message in this song. The lyrics are so real.

  “We need to take it back in time

When music made us all unite

And it wasn't low blows and video hoes

Am I the only one gettin' tired?

  Why is everybody so obsessed?

Money can't buy us happiness

Can we all slow down and enjoy right now

Guarantee we'll be feelin' alright.

  It's not about the money, money, money

We don't need your money, money, money

We just wanna make the world dance

Forget about the price tag.”

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Delilah - Shades of Grey

"Through the darkest shades of grey

I see beauty in the rain

I find myself, hold me tears are blinding my eyes

Let me find myself, go free and walk alone in the night."