Behind The Song: Congo to the Mississippi | Playing For Change

Today, we take you behind the song "Congo to the Mississippi," from our latest album Listen to the Music. In this episode, we sit with Mermans Mosengo, Jason Tamba and Greg Johnson, who share their inspiration for writing this powerful Song Around The World. Take a look...
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