"Washboard Chaz and Roberto Luti combine their talents to create this New Orlean's version of the 1953 classic.
It was a hot afternoon in New Orleans when we first recorded Washboard Chaz in front of the Spotted Cat playing his version of "Mystery Train." Chaz and Roberto often played shows together and we thought Roberto's steel guitar would be a great addition to the track. Months later on a return visit to New Orleans, we recorded Roberto on a stoop in the French Quarter. Together they are the Mystery Train moving on down the tracks. "
"Our guide while filming in Durban, South Africa and in the township of Umlazi outside of Durban was Bekhani Mamela. Bekhani turned out to be one of the most pivotal people we collaborated with during our journey. He is the choir director and founder of Sinamuva who is featured in all but one of Playing for Changes songs around the world. His arrangement on these songs brought us to tears. He, along with Sinamuva, is a pure representation of hope for all South Africans persevering darkness with music."
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See this comment from a viewer of the "Mystery Train" video:
"Bylonzia (2 weeks ago)-"WHOA~~*CHAZ and Your Guitarpartner* I will tell about *BothOfYou* in my small multiculture country* the Netherlands* THANKS!!!!!!!"
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I join that commentor in saying "Thanks!" to "Playing for Change" for the concept and the production, and "Thanks" to all of the featured musicians/vocalists for the music.