VOA慢速英语 小朋友在社区服务中发挥大作用

　　His idea started when he heard two religious workers playing music for free in New York City's underground transportation system. He was surprised by the large number of busy people in the subway who stopped to listen.

　　Mister Johnson decided to record musicians around the world to unite people with different instruments and cultures. He believes music has the power to break boundaries.

　　Here is part of the American song "Stand by Me." It includes over thirty-five musicians from countries including the United States, South Africa, Brazil and Russia. The video of "Stand by Me" has received more than eleven million views on YouTube.

　　(MUSIC)

　　The CD "Playing for Change" has ten songs performed by more than one hundred musicians from five continents. Mark Johnson made the songs by recording one part of the song at a time. Then he added more musicians and instruments from other countries.

　　Bob Marley's song "War/No More Trouble" includes musicians who have lived during wars and conflicts. The musicians are from Israel, India, Zimbabwe and other countries. The famous Irish singer Bono from the group U2 also performs on this song.

小精灵儿童网站