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Playing for Change Founder Travels the World to Promote Peace Through Music

Filmmaker Mark Johnson had a simple idea -- that the world can be connected through music. Johnson's dream began a decade ago in a New York City subway. He heard two monks playing music -- one had a nylon guitar and the other was singing. They were wearing robes and painted white from head to toe. About 200 people had stopped to watch them, ignoring the train as it came and went. Johnson realized he was standing in the midst of a group that normally wouldn't converge -- they were brought...Full Story
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