Listen to Prince's moving tribute song, Baltimore

[lovemydog]

Ahead of his "Rally 4 Peace" concert in Baltimore on Sunday (May 10), Prince has shared shared a moving new tribute song to the city following the death of Freddie Gray.

"Does anybody hear us pray?/For Michael Brown or Freddie Gray/Peace is more than the absence of war," Prince sings in the heartfelt "Baltimore. Listen below.

http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6561120/listen-to-prince-moving-tribute-song-baltimore-freddie-gray

Nice song, pop funky vibe. If anyone can transfer it to this thread it would be much appreciated. I'd love to listen to it here.

DUer appalachiablue has posted more details about the concert, which will support youthful charities in Baltimore.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=406625

It's always the artists, always the musicians, who respond with sensitivity. No justice no peace.

Support artists and musicians. We cannot live without music and art. If anyone sees the concert or hears it via the live stream, please share your impressions.

[olddots]

1. going to the billboard site

shut down our internet twice ...probably my fault as ussusl .......

[lovemydog]

2. It still works for me.

Sorry it doesn't work for you olddots. Maybe has to do with enabling cookies or disabling cookies. I'll sing you a bit of the song:

(funky groove) Baltimore (funky guitar) no justice no peace (funky drumming, funky guitar). LOL. Hope you enjoy a good evening. I've been trying to find some great Prince songs to post here, like Sign O' The Times or When Doves Cry but he's very protective of his music, so it's not on youtube.

Here's a cool speech by Alicia Keyes, inducting Prince into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:

[lovemydog]

3. Oh, try listening here:

https://soundcloud.com/prince3eg/baltimore

[lovemydog]

6. or here

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-princes-freddie-gray-protest-song-baltimore-20150509

[malaise]

4. Thanks

[lovemydog]

5. if there ain't no justice then there ain't no peace

You're welcome malaise!

[spanone]

7. k&r...

[lovemydog]

8. The concert will stream for free on Tidal (on Mother's Day).

Jay Z's music streaming service Tidal will provide free live audio of Prince's Rally 4 Peace event at Baltimore's Royal Farms Arena this Sunday. Along with their 60-minute stream of Prince's show, Tidal have also promised to "match funds" of all donations made through their official site to support Baltimore youth charities. Prince previously announced that the surprise Baltimore show was an effort to heal the community following the death of Freddie Gray in police custody and its ensuing riots.

"I am honored to join Prince in his mission to inspire through the uniting power of music and be able to offer a platform where this moment can be shared globally. We invite all to experience the music and contribute in their own way to promote peace, tolerance and understanding," Jay Z said in a statement. "Our prayers go out to Freddie Gray's family and every family affected by brutality and senseless violence."

The Prince performance will be offered "pre-paywall," meaning users won't have to subscribe to the streaming service to hear the 60-minute concert. In addition to Tidal's donation matching, the high quality audio streaming service is also supporting the Baltimore Justice Fund, which aims to end racial discrimination, create schools, reduce drug addiction and eliminate police brutality. Prince, who asked fans to wear gray for the show, stated that proceeds from his Baltimore concert would benefit local youth charities.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/princes-baltimore-rally-4-peace-concert-will-stream-free-on-tidal-20150508