Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Clarence Bekker & Friends light up Mark’s Park with an electrifying live performance of “Valerie,” delivering soul, global grooves, and powerhouse vocals turning this beloved classic into a celebration of musical connection. The performance captures what Mark’s Park was built for: artists and audiences coming together in a shared space to feel music and let it bring out the best in us.
Listen to Clarence Bekker & Friends’ version of “Valerie” also featured on the new Playing For Change Mark’s Park Vol. 1 EP, available on all streaming platforms.
Written by: Abi Harding, Boyan Chowdhury, Dave McCabe, Russ Pritchard, Sean Payne
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Clarence Bekker- Vocals
Eric Lynn- Keyboard
Franklin Vanderbilt- Drums
Jason Tamba- Acoustic guitar
Mermans Mosengo- Bongos
Reggie McBride- Bass
Robin Moxey- Guitar
Titi Tsira- Vocals
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Audio-Technica—Audio pioneer in high-performance sound design
Established in 1962, Audio-Technica is a worldwide group of companies devoted to the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of problem-solving audio equipment. Initially known for state-of-the-art phonograph cartridges, A-T now creates high-performance microphones, headphones, wireless systems, mixers and electronic products for home and professional use. For more information visit: audio-technica.com
Playing For Change (PFC) is a Certified B Corp (Social Purpose Organization) created to inspire and connect the world through music, born from the shared belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people. The primary focus of PFC is to record and film musicians performing in their natural environments and combine their talents and cultural power in innovative videos called Songs Around The World. Creating these videos motivated PFC to form the Playing For Change Band—a tangible, traveling representation of its mission, featuring musicians met along their journey; and establish the Playing For Change Foundation—a separate 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting music programs for children around the world. Through these efforts, Playing For Change aims to create hope and inspiration for the future of our planet. To learn more, visit playingforchange.com
To learn more about the work of the PFC Foundation, visit playingforchange.org
Clarence Bekker & Friends light up Mark’s Park with an electrifying live performance of “Valerie,” delivering soul, global grooves, and powerhouse vocals turning this beloved classic into a celebration of musical connection. The performance captures what Mark’s Park was built for: artists and audiences coming together in a shared space to feel music and let it bring out the best in us.
Listen to Clarence Bekker & Friends’ version of “Valerie” also featured on the new Playing For Change Mark’s Park Vol. 1 EP, available on all streaming platforms.
Written by: Abi Harding, Boyan Chowdhury, Dave McCabe, Russ Pritchard, Sean Payne
FEATURING
Clarence Bekker- Vocals
Eric Lynn- Keyboard
Franklin Vanderbilt- Drums
Jason Tamba- Acoustic guitar
Mermans Mosengo- Bongos
Reggie McBride- Bass
Robin Moxey- Guitar
Titi Tsira- Vocals
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Subscribe to our mailing list: bit.ly/1x9CAfJ
Join us as a PFC Member: bit.ly/JoinAndSupportPFC
GET SOCIAL
facebook.com/PlayingForChange
twitter.com/playing4change
instagram.com/playing4change
playingforchange.com
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN MAKING CHANGE:
Audio-Technica—Audio pioneer in high-performance sound design
Established in 1962, Audio-Technica is a worldwide group of companies devoted to the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of problem-solving audio equipment. Initially known for state-of-the-art phonograph cartridges, A-T now creates high-performance microphones, headphones, wireless systems, mixers and electronic products for home and professional use. For more information visit: audio-technica.com
Playing For Change (PFC) is a Certified B Corp (Social Purpose Organization) created to inspire and connect the world through music, born from the shared belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people. The primary focus of PFC is to record and film musicians performing in their natural environments and combine their talents and cultural power in innovative videos called Songs Around The World. Creating these videos motivated PFC to form the Playing For Change Band—a tangible, traveling representation of its mission, featuring musicians met along their journey; and establish the Playing For Change Foundation—a separate 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting music programs for children around the world. Through these efforts, Playing For Change aims to create hope and inspiration for the future of our planet. To learn more, visit playingforchange.com
To learn more about the work of the PFC Foundation, visit playingforchange.org
