The track draws inspiration from Bonet’s 2019 appointment as a U.S. Arts Envoy, when she traveled to Zanzibar to teach violin, songwriting, and rock ‘n’ roll at the Dhow Countries Music Academy. That residency culminated in a nationally televised concert sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam, reinforcing music’s extraordinary capacity to bring communities together. Returning to Zanzibar in 2020, Bonet recorded with the renowned Tanzanian band Stone Town Rockerz, blending local rhythms with her own dynamic style.
The recording features a stellar ensemble—including Erasto Omollo, Richard Charahani, Alex Marcel, Christopher Weston, Lumii Lumie, Tim Ouimette, Howard Levy, Sherryl Marshall, Sean Altman, and a choir of accomplished vocalists—creating a jubilant, multi-layered soundscape. Bonet co-wrote the music and lyrics, and produced the track alongside James Frazee and Paul Bevan, with engineering in Zanzibar and New York, and mastering by Scott Hull at Masterdisk.
“All Around The World (Music Is Love)” exemplifies Bonet’s artistry: a fusion of virtuoso musicianship, heartfelt songwriting, and cross-cultural collaboration. It’s both an anthem of hope and a testament to music as a universal language.
The single arrives ahead of her album Off The Record, promising a rich tapestry of global rhythms, collaborations, and celebratory storytelling.
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