It was a true honor to create this poster commemorating this unique online concert event. “Peace Through Music”, a global event for social justice, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund to celebrate the United Nations' 75th anniversary and support organizations striving to eradicate poverty, inequality, and systemic racial and gender discrimination.
18” x 24” - 4 Color Silkscreened Poster
Info from the Playing for Change website:
“In 2020 we premiered Peace Through Music, a global event for social justice, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund to celebrate the United Nations' 75th anniversary and support organizations striving to eradicate poverty, inequality, and systemic racial and gender discrimination. This limited edition poster, created by the great designer Garrett Morlan, commemorates this event with 75 special numbered units honoring 75 years of the United Nations.
Through the universal language of music and the art of storytelling, Peace Through Music will call for equality, racial justice, and an end to discrimination, spotlighting people of African descent and championing the full protection and promotion of all of their human rights. It will embody the unity and common purpose that beat in the heart of humanity.
Proceeds from every purchase of Peace Through Music merchandise will support organizations around the world striving to eradicate poverty, inequality, and systemic racial and gender discrimination.“
It featured performances from some of the world’s most iconic artists, including: Aloe Blacc, Angélique Kidjo, Annie Lennox, Becky G, Brandi Carlile with Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, Carlos Santana and Cindy Blackman Santana, Gabi Melim, Gary Clark Jr., Jack Johnson, Jim James, Keb’ Mo’, Keith Richards, Mavis Staples, Nathaniel Rateliff, Peter Gabriel, Rhiannon Giddens, Ringo Starr, Robbie Robertson, Robert Randolph, Run The Jewels with Josh Homme, Sheila E., Skip Marley and Cedella Marley, The War and Treaty, Yo-Yo Ma and many more. Special appearances include Billie Eilish, Ellie Goulding, Killer Mike, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird, Norman Lear, Prince Ea and Sara Bareilles.