Biko | Peter Gabriel | Playing For Change | Song Around The World

[@brotherminneiro8198]

I'm from Brazil and no matter where on planet Earth you are from, if you are against racism, social injustice and slavery, then you are my brother!

[@madcows2009]

I wish more people understood how profound that is. It's so simple and logical. It's a part of the human condition that I see more and more people just tossing aside.

[@katemccrew]

Yes! And vote Trump as he's the only prez in 25 years not to start a war!

[@colorado694]

These videos are about peace and love not war, hate, or politics.

[@21mainstreet]

Jamaica...🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@jasminejones7389]

@@katemccrew go away

[@vomitingconfetti7187]

Peter Gabriel deserves to be a recipient of Kennedy Honors. Give this man his due.

[@rajeshpahwa9339]

Totally agree.

[@KiltedHammer]

Bob Dylan and Paul Simon as well.

[@KathySkubik]

Forty years later and still can’t hear this without crying.

[@KathySkubik]

@Peter Gabriel Because of you and Amnesty International I was writing letters to the Chinese and South African Presidents in the 1980s asking them to release political prisoners. I am grateful to you for making me aware!

[@elepheriakarageorgis9177]

Durbanville 12.25 3 1.00 2 1.35 1 2.10 11#12#1 3.20 8#10#4 Carlisle 2.20 3#2 2.55 6#1 3 25 4#6#3 4.30 4#5 5.00 6#7#5#8

[@andrewmantle7627]

You can say that again. Almost anything this project puts out there but Peter's contribution especially. Lovely and heartbreaking.

[@gladdalmonech]

Beaultiful!

[@errolnicholson9448]

Me too Kathy

[@abettum5441]

If you aren't moved by this, you have no soul... Simple as that...

[@pauline-RB]

Well, I just quite unexpectedly burst into tears listening to it. There is such passion in it, and those lyrics.....leaves me speechless!

[@mikeveis9188]

I totally agree

[@garrysinclair9767]

I sit at home in Central Java late at night and weep. Can't stop.

[@tkmclaughlin]

It's one of the best, most moving, most inspirational, pieces of music ever written.

[@thembangcobo8209]

It is way beyond the incredible beautiful music. It is a snap shot into our past which firmly remains intact, in as far as the crimes of the white minority apartheid regime are concerned. As a member of the class of 1976, I weep everytime I listen to this song. The brutality of the murderous white minority Apartheid regime, who appropriately called themselves Europeans then & conveniently South Africans today, committed incredible heinous crimes against sons & daughters of the soil & got away with it, including the murder of Steve Bantu Biko.uù The remains of our families in their graves, continue to fertilize the white men's crops in their fields which are on our stollen land. Justice delayed is Justice denied.

[@stoffls]

Almost 50 years later and the power of this song still gets me. And what a great rendition!

[@A_A_K_123]

Wow, that was powerful. Thank you.

[@Guardup]

This may be Peter Gabriel’s crowning achievement in a long and profoundly accomplished career.

[@keepingupwithjones9090]

Up there

[@krotart]

It's very touching and great, but I think "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" is (and always will be) his crowning achievement ...

[@Guardup]

@@krotart I agree that's a great song. But this is a global collaboration that showcases so many other wonderful talents... rich with culture and stark with a message. I just don't think I've seen anything this powerful from him before.

[@GreenshieldKnight]

@@krotart that is a powerful record! His vocals and lyrics on that album are incredibly intense and moving. What a fascinating and wonderfully varied musical career he has had!

[@dannynysus]

@@Guardup Just the title track? Yeah nah, mate. The whole bloody double album is a tour de force.

[@pauline-RB]

In tears again! It happens each and every time I hear this. An incredibly powerful and moving performance, and a fitting tribute to a great man! Thankyou Peter Gabrielle and all involved in this epic ❤

[@DavidGainesVeganComposer]

Same. Every time.

[@Vicnederland]

❤

[@thembangcobo8209]

Me too, time after time. Tears are raining down on me right now.

[@hrothgleas1]

Gods...so many tears. Freaking Ma, the a capella group, the pipes, the Taiko drummers...

[@MaxHeuss]

Tears lead to relieve. Blues is remedy. Mindestens You were all one. No more war. I Served. And IT is a damned s...t

[@grailm]

Peter looked out from the stage in 1987, after leading the crowd in several rounds of the "Biko" chorus, said "the rest is up to you," then left the stage without another word. I was a 23-year-old numbnuts, but that cut through young callowness (and more than my share of cheap beer) to send an electric shiver from my neck down my spine. I have the same reaction every time I hear this song, but this treatment notched it up several volts. Wow.

[@fernsehdesign]

exactly this. 💪🏾

[@jannelonnqvist2947]

Part of the set. I still remember it (and the falling on crowd's hands during Lay Your Hands on Me) from the '87 Helsinki gig VERY strongly!

[@davidlarsen9638]

it was something else on shrooms

[@TrevorDennis100]

I was at the Earls Court concert in 87. No one creates as emotive a concert experience like Peter, and I will treasure all the Gabriel concerts I've been to. The sound quality was amazing as well. I was at Pink Floyd doing The Wall at Earls Court and the sound was terrible. Peter bought the stage out into the hall which made all the difference. I still cry a little bit hearing and watching performances like this. It is sad, but in a good way because that much power is unstoppable, and you underlined that with your comment. I live in New Zealand now, which I love, but I so miss the live performances I loved in the UK.

[@rotzfrosch0970]

What an experience! I wish, the world would stand together again this weird war in the Ukraine. Without delivering weapons. It results a never ending spiral of violence and pain, I think.

[@MrOvershoot]

Made me cry, but in a good way through remembering my wife she loved the original and Peter's work, I miss you so much Carolyn.

[@yellowstonecounty]

[@lgordon2465]

❤💔❤

[@marcweiss547]

Much love my brother

[@elepheriakarageorgis9177]

Southwell 6.40 4#7#1#3

[@dabsafe]

I know your pain. Lost my wife of 39 years to cancer in 2019. Remember the good times brother.

[@grapegraphics]

speechless as tears roll down my face

[@bikingbirder2010]

You and me and hopefully a million others too.

[@sawatisbillings8759]

Empathy

[@vilalva.michel]

Me 2

[@paulmcgrath552]

So it's not just me.

[@cesardeoliveirapereira1630]

@@bikingbirder2010 bbkvfd 0

[@MitchelCohen]

"The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed." - Steve Biko

[@michellejones2416]

Never forget, never stop fighting for the oppressed ❤️🙌🏼🙏🏽✝️♾

[@louisevanderlinde8590]

Very true quote.... But his death may have been in vain. South Africa is in a dark place. Corruption and murder is ruling our once beautiful country.

[@1greenlion]

@@louisevanderlinde8590 There is much to work on, and and I tried to remember that there is immense power in even a single virtuous life, a single virtuous thought, a single virtuous song. never give up the fight

[@danyellerobinson5940]

@@louisevanderlinde8590 The fact that his sacrifice is remembered is evidence of his legacy. He continues to inspire, decades after his death.

[@loicducrozet8399]

❤️

[@alinag.5785]

It's a sad reminder that freedom still cannot be taken for granted and at the same time a beautiful reminder that freedom is the food of amazing human diversity.

[@adrianwagner336]

indeed and of how often mankind is an ironic label not one lived up to

[@thembangcobo8209]

@@alinag.5785 The world, especially the so called developed world, can't stomach your take.

[@gerritmoeller6549]

In my opinion Peter Gabriel is one of the most important artists on the planet.

[@stevenwalker2297]

Peter Gabriel's Voice has a Spiritual healing power ❤

[@ElizabethHale-l7k]

❤

[@vazmo14850]

oh dear God.......chills and tears...

[@williamrogalski2077]

Better than the original....

[@mnemosine93]

Likewise

[@vazmo14850]

@@williamrogalski2077 i agree

[@SteveVarnum]

So many tears.

[@marcweiss547]

Simply beautiful

[@Ogspotlite]

I pray anyone that sees this find success in his/her life time

[@Reactionswithkaggwa]

Amen

[@craigchalloner153]

Certain music just talks straight to the soul. And without knowing why you find yourself on the edge of tears. In this modern world, music like this has never been more welcome.

[@trishcyman8538]

The tears came.

[@Elpuma1374]

craig, I, for one, was not "on the edge of tears"; I fucking cried my eyes out, from the VERY beginning. The choir was singing straight from their hearts and souls.

[@craigchalloner153]

@@Elpuma1374 something always powerful about cultures from around the world uniting as one. ❤️

[@MrTele57]

100% I feel that also..To me it's as if the foreboding darkness that was Trump and his kind , that is the murderers of Steven Biko are/were his kind ,were taking the world to a place where this was to be normalised. This song feels like a reset in a way , if that makes sense...Powerful ,uplifting , positive and just basic decency to mark the life of a good murdered man and what he stood for.

[@craigchalloner153]

@@MrTele57 It definitely feels like we've emerged from a shadow.

[@patrickcash2144]

I have loved this song forever, but thios may be the most moving version i have ever heard. A. Steven Biko

[@januszdurolek7594]

Das beste song Gabriela .

[@QueerAndUnplugged]

And at 7 years old, I asked my immigrant Grandma "Where is God"? "God," she replied "Is in the music. ALWAYS in the music". I never forgot that advice.

[@patrickkirby5225]

Dammit, my only options are like or dislike. I want to LOVE this comment.

[@potdog1000]

your gran sounds like a very wise lady

[@libbyhicks7549]

Songs of magic and manifestation. TAke those masks off and sing!

[@coolaidkillswhitey]

I will pass that advice along. Thank you.

[@beaulyons1977]

I believe her ✊🏽✌🏽🫶🏼

[@jamesnicolson703]

The eyes of the world are watching now. Timeless.

[@mnemosine93]

"the greatest weapon in the hands of the oppressor are the minds of the oppressed" - Stephen Biko. What a mind, what a hero. May those minds become freer and freer, and many the oppressors crumble to dust.

[@1Rose007]

And there are oppressors in all corners of the world.

[@toddhenderson8093]

Absotively ! ! ! Great rendition of a great song about grave sadness . . .

[@lgordon2465]

Amen.

[@MILESnomore]

i read the book about BIKO and he was so clever.. prob even more so than other great men like Mandela, MLK and Malcolm X and the so called men that killed him were MONSTERS.. pure and simple , ignorant, dumb, horrific and unforgiveable

[@elepheriakarageorgis9177]

Laurel pk 18.44 10

[@joannepoole697]

I love this. I have always loved this. Me and my (slightly older) sister Jenny loved PG. Whenever he came to Birmingham (UK) we would go and see him. He was always brilliant and there was no question that we would definitely go. My beloved Dad died the day before PG's Birmingham gig in 2003, and we were heartbroken, but we still went. Dad knew how much we'd been looking forward to it - we sang through our broken hearts with Peter and the Blind Boys of Alabama. I would always cry when PG played "In your eyes" and she would cry at "Secret World" - We'd both cry at "Biko" We would dance and sing our hearts out and always had a great time. I got to see Youssou N'Dour and Papa Wemba (may he rest in peace) Paula Cole and the fabulous Manu Katche, Tony Levin, David Sancious. Manu is my favourite percussionist in the world. This is made even more remarkable by the fact that I have RELATIVES who are percussionists - and I mean for MONEY. Every tour. Every single tour. Peter never disappointed us, he was always brilliant. Jen died suddenly and without saying goodbye in 2005, waiting bravely for a kidney transplant that never came, and took a bit more of my heart. If PG tours again, I will be right there. It will hurt me to be there without her, but if there is any way she can be there, she'll be standing right next to me.

[@R234starlight]

❤

[@UbenHinyosa]

This always been my favorite Peter Gabriel song. I 1st heard this song in 81. I was 19 then. Moving

[@nancyn832]

I was 20 in ‘83. This song has been my favorite, too

[@andrescalleroruiz1555]

Today is Peter's birthday. And it's my father's birthday, too. He's now not in this Earth, but we went together to the historical concert in 1988 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I remember it like it was today. 70000 thousand candles singing Biko. It was one of the greatest moments of my life. And I see this version now and it's impossible not to cry. El resto depende de nosotros oh oh ohh !!! LOVE.

[@Iissafaith]

Thats a beautiful memory - im sorry for the loss of your dad, im so glad you got to share that incredible moment.

[@doritaschlenker3014]

Entrañable recuerdo!!! Momentos maravillosos, que nunca se irán de vos!!!

[@jorgeorozco7498]

Yo lo vi en Mendoza, fue un concierto inolvidable

[@masapopovic8095]

❤️

[@khealinghands]

It is/was also my 50th bday, sharing a bday with so many great people is an honor Happy Birthday to us all!

[@bridgetboyle687]

this song changed my lift as a child. the is a chilling remake of this classic. thank you.

[@robertbefumo8189]

I was about to write a similar comment. This song, and this album changed my life.

[@charlotteolson2929]

Me too... And it gave me chills

[@peterl6095]

Peter Gabriel is awesome.

[@donnalong2259]

Biko’s life changed my life. Gabriel’s telling is wonderful.

[@elepheriakarageorgis9177]

Kenilworth 10.55 2#7#5#3 11.30 9#8#5 12.40 10#1#4 1.20 1#11#3 2.35 5#3#9#2 3.10 7#12#11#2

[@kenhendricks2124]

Beautiful. Peter can still hit those high notes!

[@zoesterjoy]

Peter IS a high note.

[@Kunsoo1024]

This song is how many folks in the US first learned about South African apartheid.

[@edrozenrozen9600]

This song, this version is brilliant on EVERY level. It has soul, it has beauty, it has greatness. This is truly an outstanding work to be remembered for generations.

[@hpharridan]

absolutely

[@evalinder2656]

👍

[@GrantGelinasBrown]

Outstanding editing to pull this together if everyone was in their home location.

[@Lulabee2024]

I hope it never goes away 😔😔😔😔

[@merilonglong7415]

If only the injustices faced by the late Mr Biko had been laid to rest with him. Here in Australia, we are still fighting to be recognised, fighting to be heard, fighting to be who we are. Thank you for delivering to the world such a timely master-work. Let's hope that in these days, the world might be a little more willing to listen.

[@mnemosine93]

I wish you strength, resilience and to be heard, seen, respected.. And justice given.

[@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834]

Indeed you are...

[@doctormojo]

Right - we need the artists of today to make songs about Guatanamo, the Occupied Territories, Myanmar, the Uighurs and sadly many more.

[@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834]

@@doctormojo we do...

[@elepheriakarageorgis9177]

Greyville 11.00 8#7#6#2 11.35 5 12.10 7#6#9#1 12.45 11#12#9#4 1.20 10#3 2.30 6#1#3 3.05 3#7#8#12.

[@FarrellMcGovern]

One of the most powerful moments I have ever experienced at a music concert was when Peter Gabriel played Ottawa, Ontario Canada, and his final song was Biko. The crowd chanted the final part of the song for it seemed like ten minutes after the band had left the stage. This new version, to me, is just as powerful.

[@marcome]

and at Montreal's Forum the Secret World tour .. a complete artist and creator well surrounded with talents like Francois Girard and Lepage. A Gabriel performance is no ordinary performance! Hope he will live to 110! ah!

[@lorivought886]

Same here; I saw him in '86 in Chicago on the "Conspiracy of Hope" tour. It was a very moving performance, made even more special by the fact that I'd never heard the song or knew anything about Steven Biko. Great memories!

[@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834]

@@lorivought886 for those of us who dont get told what's going on outside of our own neighbourhood then this is the service compassionate musicians like Peter Gabriel can do. Bet your glad you went to that concert and had your eyes opened...

[@RedwoodGeorge]

Between "Biko" and "In Your Eyes" every Peter Gabriel concert has been like church.

[@DarkeningSkies1]

Had the same experience in Philadelphia in 1993. Marvelous!

[@MDP3201]

Steven Biko a Freedom fighter forever❤❤❤.

[@wolfetom10]

That song has been a crusher for me for 40 years. I think this version is more moving than the original.

[@Sedgewise47]

“…You can blow out a candle, but you can’t blow out a fire Once the flame begin to catch, the wind will blow it higher…” Questions worth pondering: when “firemen” (so to speak?) in Havana, Caracas, Beijing, Tehran, Pyongyang, Ankara, Minsk, Kabul, and Ashgabat (*among other places*) hear those lyrics, do they just sadly shake their heads? Or do they break out in laughter? Or perhaps both? 🤔Seriously curious about this…

[@roberttschaefer]

@@Sedgewise47 - I’m not sure why firemen would laugh over the truth that wind stokes a fire.

[@Sedgewise47]

@@roberttschaefer Didn’t you see the quote marks? I was speaking _figuratively_.

[@roberttschaefer]

@@Sedgewise47 it still doesn’t make sense to me, how does the statement being figurative add meaning to it? No worries, I was just trying to understand what your point was.

[@Sedgewise47]

@@roberttschaefer You know that thing (“cliche”?) about courageous human determination and/or ingenuity overcoming incredible odds? Hate to break to everyone, but it applies just as much to tyrants and despots (and those supporting them) as it does to those opposing them. Can the successes of “firemen” (*so to speak*) in all those aforementioned capitals be denied?

[@idirtighilet]

WE Never forgotten the martyr of Steve biko . Long life toi south Africa free !

[@pacificcoast3]

So beautiful, so powerful And the eyes of the world are watching now...

[@annevogle]

I listened to Peter Gabriel’s music while expecting my second child, it cut so deep. I. Couldn’t explain it. The Album was us. My Son is now An amazing Adult. He is named after him. Gabriel

[@frk75]

I thought I was tired of this song....until I saw this, wow...... speechless

[@vpo6978]

Life of a just and good man snuffed out then because of his stance against great injustices of that time - evil now still perpetuated by the rest of the world against the earth's most wreched people - makes you want cry forever.

[@Masakhane90]

Such an honour to be part of this wonderful song of our icon 🦾 amandla🔥

[@vickyf12]

So emotional and moving, can't stop crying... Thank you all for this great, touching performance. Thank you, thank you...

[@elepheriakarageorgis9177]

Mahoning Valley 20.02 6#11#10

[@elepheriakarageorgis9177]

Tampa bay 22.30 5#6#3#1 Santa Anita 23.18 9#5#11#8. 00.18. 8#4#6 Hawthorne 23.58 4#6#1

[@vickyf12]

@@foobarmaximus3506 indeed! Regards from Argentina!

[@jrroy3509]

Half way into the song , I know what you mean about cant stop crying , such joy to the soul to hear wonderful music , the instant goosebumps, I love the power of Music !!

[@a.herrera3496]

It is so great to see again Peter Gabriel . The Yo-Yo Ma Cello is just sublime. Congratulations

[@richardpollock3650]

Yo Yo is so passionate in his playing!

[@compassioncampaigner728]

Yo Yo is furious at the murder of Steve Biko. You can see his ferocity and watch him use his instrument to release that anger-power.

[@ronaldolech643]

Alternates between righteous anger and joy. Beautiful!

[@ricardomendoza7374]

this is precisely the meaning of music ... lost in these times, but recovered by these maestros.

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

There's plenty of amazing music out there. Saying it's lost is unfair to all those great musicians.

[@Seppiestorm]

This is what the world should look like❤

[@metilmercurio]

This song is wonderful, a master piece. Lyrics are strong and Peter Gabriel one of the best artists the world have known.

[@a.pviivi8235]

My daughter 25, understand More what she heard childhood to this day.

[@beatricegrilletti6853]

7

[@marcweiss547]

I have seen this song played live about 15 times. They were truly some of the best moments of my life. A crowd of 20,000 friends and brothers and sisters all chanting in unison WOH, OH, O at the end of the song. Tears pouring down our faces. A sense of humanity that is seldom shared. WE, were going to see the world blossom into a better place. It just doesn't seem possible anymore. God, I miss the 80's. Be kind and be safe everyone. God bless mr. Peter Gabriel

[@compassioncampaigner728]

A musician friend of mine at the dog park and I almost always say when we mention PFChange........PFChange shows what our planet could look like if people and leaders would stop pursuing power/money and just let people be.

[@patbarbe6962]

Don't lose Faith, be Kind spread Love

[@Notalloldpeople]

I’ve seen him play it a few times. Amnesty concert at Wembley was the highlight with youssou ndour

[@colinaldridge6343]

That’s exactly how some of us felt in the 60s and early 70s. What a disappointment we have been to allow the same criminals to retain control. Hopefully the next generation will have more heart, more courage and more insight - to understand that we are in a constant war, but only one side - the side of capital is participating while we allow them to dominate everything.

[@kathy2092]

@@colinaldridge6343 if you don't mind would like to steal your words & share them. You have described exactly how I feel. Think of song "Where have all the flowers gone", in my mind the song says "where have all the hippies gone". Thank you!

[@PeterMarschall]

one of the few songs that has accompanied me for several decades and always fascinates me. no matter how many times I have heard it thank you Peter and all the best to the 71st

[@lab4389]

Beautiful! I love the Playing for Change music. The unity, the various cultures coming together. It gives me hope. ☮️

[@margelatutrandafirulgalben3156]

Stop the white genocide in South Africa.

[@jenlafferty6781]

Yesssss. Me too....I totally am diggin it 40 years...

[@thejonegcle7759]

God bless never lose hope

[@thiemo8260]

Fand ich vor 30 Jahren schon unglaublich schön heute ebenso sehr gut, ach ja schöne Playliste ;-)))

[@ark5590]

@@thiemo8260 ich auch,grüsse aus bayern :)

[@Ministerodellafedeanimica]

Speechless. There are no words to explain the Frequencies that this piece of Art is able to transmit.

[@martinholmes1369]

That, my friend is the most powerful and eloquent response I could imagine! Bravo.

[@Ministerodellafedeanimica]

@@martinholmes1369 thank you from the bottom of my heart. Peter is one of my living hero.

[@klaudianotsch3472]

Ja genau. Hört ohm zu oder lasst es!!

[@bradfordcarmichael3498]

Gives me chills. An incredible tribute to a man's life and unjust death!

[@maryscaggsdane1978]

His birthday, but we are the recipients of this gift!

[@kevbob]

This song is as powerful as when I heard it 40 years ago for the first time, and the times over those years I saw him perform it live. Happy 71st Peter Gabriel. Lovely to see contributions from around the world.

[@cdnmetelhead4013]

When this song came out in 1980 I was like who is Steven Biko? Being a University student I went to the library (sorry no Google) and did some research. I remember the more I read the more I really wanted to know what was going on in South Africa. I could not believe how sheltered and naive I was. This song had a profound affect on my life. Seeing Peter Gabriel in this video reminded me that 40 years has passed.

[@hectorsmommy1717]

Yup. The library was our Google and I got sucked into a lot of rabbit holes when I went there to look something up. Stop by on my way home from school or work and before I knew it they were flashing the lights and my stomach was rumbling. My Mom knew to call the library first if I wasn't home for supper because she knew I would call her if I was at a friends but forget if I was immersed in whatever I was researching.

[@ptf62]

Pretty much my experience exactly. I was in my first year. And 40 years later, I still work for an organization addressing racial justice.

[@magikal1act]

I was the same. I was 13 the first time I heard it. On the live album. I also did research in the library. Probably the first time I began to understand that the world was very different for Black people than it was for me.

[@randomheadful7190]

I was 10 when I first heard this and I went to the library to look up Stephen Biko, also. Learning about him changed my life and set me on the path to being an activist.

[@marcweiss547]

@@randomheadful7190 Beautiful Eileen, keep it going. The world needs activists

[@kresimirkrupnik3209]

I like this richer and more varied arrangement. Whatever the elites thought, but this song is stronger than all the politicians in the world and their appropriated selfish rights. This song deserved a Nobel Prize.

[@dodoalmelo]

Tears in my eyes. Moved to the bone. My God Peter, what a memorable update in 2021 of your magnificent "BIKO"song (1980).

[@kenmaas]

Sometimes the simplest, most direct lyrics are the most impactful. "Biko"... John Lennon's "Imagine"... This song continues to inspire. Thank you, Peter.

[@chriscarter5720]

Couldn't agree more. This is a powerful and moving piece of music from master songwriter. But, if I may make so bold, check out Tom Paxton's 'The Death of Steven Biko'; if anything the lyrics are even more direct and really pull no punches.'

[@guidoferri8683]

Playing For Change just casually dropping a Yo-Yo Ma in the mix

[@lettielupin]

The Silk Road project was all about music breaking down barriers :)

[@amyrashap5120]

...and Angelique Kidjo.

[@jiwaniszek]

His playing was so passionate. Like he was channeling rage (evident on his face) through the bow.

[@pammdodsondodson7700]

Like I needed another reason to love Yo-Yo Ma.

[@bumper321]

As a New Englander, it gives me great pride to see a Bostonian in this group of brilliant artists. Yo Yo Ma has amazing talent.

[@LazyIRanch]

I was not expecting to experience chills and tears this Saturday morning, well, not about the ongoing oppression of peoples all around the world which is always heavy on my heart. I was holding it together pretty well until I saw Angilique Kidjo's beautiful face. I discovered her powerful music back in the 1980s and she's dear to my heart. It's wonderful to see her looking so well. I think I'll be listening to my African playlist today. I need that kind of power and joy today, we may seem defeated today, but we aren't. "It's better to die for an idea that will live, than to live for an idea that will die." Yes indeed, Biko! I expect tears today because I know our government has been given a great opportunity to address a hideous crime against Democracy, perpetrated by the highest office in our nation, but I also know that most of those who put an "R" next to their names will not make us proud today. Well, maybe a scant few like Mr. Romney. If there is a republican party that endures, may they adopt his sensibilities and truthfulness and turn away from hate, bigotry, and lies.

[@lorivought886]

Very well said. A sad day for America, but the flame of liberty endures.

[@merilonglong7415]

Hang in there. The biggest societal changes start small and grow from the ground up. Good luck.

[@simplyred18]

❤️

[@marcweiss547]

Nice !!!!

[@margelatutrandafirulgalben3156]

Well..biden and harris won by fraud.They are the liars.

[@dougim]

I saw Gabriel perform this in the mid-1980s in Oakland, California, at the height of the anti-apartheid era here in the U.S. (Classmates of mine were participating in sit-ins on UC campuses demanded the Regents divest.) The entire crowd was on their feet, fists in the air, chanting with the band. The hair on the back of my neck still stands up when I think about it. Incredibly powerful moment.

[@solinpookie69]

...I was there as well!!...to this day when I hear "Biko", I think of the whole in the auditorium, with fists in the air, singing together!!... it was BEYOND POWERFUL!!...

[@WiltshireByways]

I'm so proud to share both a planet and English County with Peter. He's a brilliant human by any metric that you care to choose.

[@SergeDelishis]

Wow....simply wow... moved me to tears... again.

[@pcraig50]

Brilliant. At its best e.g. Playing for Change this is what the internet can bring to the world.

[@Alun49]

It is deceptively simple, yet cuts to the heart. I recall first hearing it when it was originally released. Anthemic and powerful, it demands to be heard. The message of injustice, indignation and human solidarity in the face of oppression is as true and profound now as it was in 1980.

[@kendavies6244]

"Cuts to the heart" Right on ... Misty eyes here.

[@RedwoodGeorge]

As much as I am encouraged by how much the world has changed between 1980 and today, my heart breaks to see the utter poverty just behind the Cape Town Ensemble.

[@danielcrandall405]

Tears every time I hear it. I’m thankful this song was written as it inspired me to find out Stephen Biko’s story, which, in turn, makes me want to cry again. Brilliant version.

[@taharbenseddik5607]

You will never be forgotten brother STEPHEN BANTU BIKO !! A Moroccan Amazigh.

[@marcelmallory2761]

I remember when Steven Biko was killed and the attention it garnered. I also remember when Peter Gabriel released this song. I was immediately captured by it. The line "only one color, dead" hits me every time. And it did so again in this rendition even though it's been years since I've heard it. Put a lump in my throat. Peter still sounds great as does everyone else...... amazing job.

[@Last_Pyrate]

One can only imagine how different the nations of Africa would be today if he and others, like Patrice Lumumba, had never been killed. Such a great, simple but powerful, tribute this song is. #AllPowerToThePeople!

[@SilSimone]

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Shine On!

[@csantaella1]

Statements + Voices never get Old; yet, with time, they get Wider + Louder.

[@kathleenyohn6237]

Thank you Playing for Change for supporting himan rights through music across the globe!

[@rashlion]

It’s the actions of a man like Biko that awakens the souls of the oppressed so the souls of the oppressors maybe awakened

[@daniki1]

A beautiful piece of art. Nearly had me in tears. Thank you to Peter and everyone who contributed to this.

[@senorton]

nearly?!! like, completely...

[@marcweiss547]

Listen again and again

[@theno1wall]

OMG! What a version! Have loved Gabriel since I was a kid, but this totally blowed my mind. So strong. And the lyrics are still up to date, sadly …

[@Mezbourian]

I have watched this 5 times since I came across it two days ago. It makes me feel better about the world. I love Playing for Change.

[@JC-zv3cv]

Yet another gift from Mr Gabriel, joyous. And YoYo Ma, Angelique..what an incredible ensemble and what an amazing production.

[@maxkelber]

What a moving song! Love you Peter Gabriel. Rest in peace Steve Biko.

[@gemelk]

Each of us has a voice - what good is it - if so many choose silence?!

[@ptf62]

@Peter Gabriel If this is Peter, I'll share a personal story. I heard your song when I was 18. Along with several others songs and political experiences of the era it contributed enormously to shaping my view of the world and my place in it. Not long after, I went to work for a peace and social justice organization. We were paid next to nothing, worked long hours, lived in group houses in rough neighborhoods. Forty years later, I still work full-time combating racism and advancing policies toward a more peaceful world. Over the course of that career, nothing - absolutely nothing - has been more spiritually important than the renewing and inspiring power of music. I cannot begin to recount how many times I have been exhausted physically and emotionally, only to put on the music of the movement, often have a good cry, and then rekindle my fire to return to the struggle. And for all of that, let me say that I am profoundly grateful. And tomorrow, after listening to this powerful version, I will go to work.

[@margelatutrandafirulgalben3156]

Stop the white genocide in South Africa.

[@lynnb.8514]

@@ptf62, thank-you so much for the work that you do. Thank-you Peter Gabriel for helping to inspire him to do the work he does.

[@RussellGarvey]

Hard to put into words. I found Playing For Change almost 15 years ago. The music they produce and the message they send is both profound and powerful. But this...I have no words.

[@davidspeicher9342]

A truly wonderful organization

[@michaelgapple1894]

This version actually transcends the original. It’s not enough to call this a cover. It’s one of the most amazing pieces of art I know of. So heart felt.

[@teriyoung8922]

This song stops me every time. Thank you for this current version.

[@ronkirk5099]

Sadly Steven Biko was another activist in a too long list who didn't live to see 'the promised land'. What a heart rending tribute to this great man RIP, brother.

[@updownstate]

Thank you for finding female musicians and singers. This video shines.

[@ismaelalcazar2758]

Thanks PG & Playing For Change For This Absolutely Brilliant Version Of An Excellent & Inspiring Song. 🎶

[@ArtfulCricketHenna]

my HEART ... "But you can't blow out a fire Once the flames begin to catch The wind will blow it higher" May we be the fire.

[@shilohneff4837]

Yes! ❤

[@michaelebirch6722]

YES! ALWAYS! ♥️🙏🕉️

[@leslie21757]

To know your music history is to know this song and it’s impact.

[@FaroukAli-e7p]

Waw, what a big Wow! Im Blown Away! Super Amazing, thanks everyone! Thank you

[@PlayingForChange]

We're so glad you loved it! 🙏

[@Merzui-kg8ds]

What a privilege it is to witness the beauty of an around the world talent crescendo.

[@primus.interpares]

Even 40 years after its first release, "Biko" is one of the most haunting pieces of music ever made. Mankind would be much poorer without musicians such as Peter Gabriel.

[@ditavizoso6918]

Sweet tears... Such beautiful power. Thank you each and every one. For your deep Humanity.

[@margelatutrandafirulgalben3156]

Stop the white genocide in South Africa.

[@pippinmctaggart]

This song has always meant a lot to me, but this new version is so, so powerful. Thank you Peter, and thank you to all the artists.

[@cathyrawlins702]

This is still one of my favorite videos. During the isolation of the pandemic, this sustained me.

[@ericslezak4632]

I'M A GROWN MAN AND THIS SONG JUST REDUCES ME TO TEARS, GOD BLESS YOU ALL FOR THIS COLABARATION. CAN'T WE ALL GET ALONG A LOVE ONE ANOTHER ...

[@mervynchivers6646]

Yes, tears for a world that is not as it should be: and tears of hope from a song that offers vision and hope.

[@goldbluetears]

you are not alone brother

[@yoichim5915]

@@goldbluetears totally agree with you!

[@jmoore8311]

I can't hear this song without being deeply moved...after four decades of hearing this song, this version makes me cry.

[@edyak6280]

Why does music stir so many emotions? I shed a tear at this sublime collaboration and rendition of a wonderful song. Hands across the world will unite us forever. Thank you Mr. Gabriel and Mr. Biko.

[@jamesp.palamara6388]

I think music is so powerful because it is vibration. Which all creation is at its fundamental core. And music is formed by loving inspiration and creation. So no matter the sound, it is a sacred rhythm. One to be homered. To live in aww of the unfolding beauty. The more love and attention, or energy of a positively charged nature, that a song holds, the more truly moving it is. Then, words are added. The human contribution to expressing our emotional depth. To share our timeless story’s. To relate to another’s experience, with out self cantered thinking blocking our true inter connectedness. It is all that one can pull purpose . Meaning and direction to heal the soul with. From the strain of living mostly in a disconnected world. Or at the very least, one that breads fear. Iin order to feel a false seance of control. Music let’s us relinquish that need for control. And returns us to a place where we are present with the miracle of the hear and now. Just my thoughts., take what you works for you and leave the rest.

[@deborahleone4351]

Because MUSIC is the Universal (and probably multi-Universal?) LANGUAGE! Much love to you, Many Prayers too!🙏🕊💕

[@deznutz3163]

We ALL can relate and enjoy TOGETHER!

[@effiemooney8477]

TY James... wow!

[@jamesp.palamara6388]

@@effiemooney8477 that’s very kind. I was feeling poetic it seems, lol Really, I’ve always been a dancer. Dance save my life on many occasions . But really is the music I try to frame by letting flow through me, that inspires that kind of grace. So if your ever looking to date a dancer ( no im not hitting on you! Just stating a fact) learn how to sing or play an instrument. Dancers go week in the knees for the heartfelt musician.

[@allerairairpurifiers7466]

Amazing video and song. This is Emotional, inspiring, and Gabriel. To Sebastian Robertson, I am sure your Daddy is proud of you.

[@eCoArise]

This has always been one of Peter's most powerful songs in concert, singing this with a stadium full of fans always brought tears to my eyes. This version takes the song to a whole new level, beautifully done! And Happy Birthday, PG!!

[@tolgarupture]

Greetings from Turkey! This song represents a high water mark in the universal triumph of the human spirit! Thank you Peter Gabriel. Your song now belongs to humanity. Even though I can’t help crying every time I listen to it, this song is not for crying. It is for fighting! Now more than ever.

[@DarthVader-bb6se]

Biko one of us forever

[@beadbop]

Great music lives forever!

[@jasondrummond9451]

Thank you Peter.

[@reggierighteye9001]

What a perfect production of this song. It felt like every one of the musicians poured their heart and soul into every note. Profoundly moving.

[@AmandeepGill-qf9pd]

Rememberence is the highest form of tribute

[@michaelbevan7822]

Wow what a great arrangement of this song and an excellent way to honour Biko