Peter Gabriel: “Biko” (Playing For Change version) to be released

On 1 December 2020, there was a special version of Biko as part of the Playing For Change / Peace Through Music campaign. The occasion was the 75th anniversary of the United Nations. Peter was accompanied on this version by numerous musicians from all over the world. We reported on it here.

Now there will be a sampler containing this version of the song. The official album announcement states:

Playing For Change presents the Songs For Humanity album – an unparalleled musical collaboration manifesting the universal language and transformative power of music with soulful melodies and poignant lyrics. Incomparable artists such as Robbie Robertson, Ringo Starr, John Paul Jones, Carlos Santana, Slash, Jackson Browne, Black Pumas, Bunny Wailer, Peter Gabriel, Manu Chao and a multitude of global musicians have come together to craft a sonic masterpiece. From the captivating rhythms to the heartfelt harmonies, this album transcends borders, uniting the world through music. With the album artwork designed by the legendary Lee Oskar, we invite you to embrace the fusion of creativity, richness of the human experience and passion for changing the world one heart and one song at a time, with Songs For Humanity.

Tracklisting:

The Weight

When The Levee Breaks

Colours

Soul Rebel

Biko

Doctor My Eyes

Oye Como Va

No Woman No Cry

The album Songs For Humanity will be released on vinyl and CD on 13 November and can be ordered (including several bundles with additional merchandise) on the official Playing For Change website (in the USA). There is also a Europe/EU store (note: items ship from the UK). 

It is also already listed in Germany already (and can be pre-ordered from JPC) so we assume it also be available elsewhere in Europe as well soon.

Discuss this with other fans in our forum in this thread.

You can watch the video for Biko here: