Grammy-nominated New Orleans funk band Tank and The Bangas’ sweet rendition of “What The World Needs Now” was released today (June 15) via the band’s social media pages. 

The performance, which occurred at Marigny Studios this past January, highlights the band’s powerful rendition and features local musicians including Alexis Marceaux, Alfred Banks, Anjelika Joseph, PJ Morton, and more. 

Tank and The Bangas frontwoman Tarriona ‘Tank’ Ball regards the powerful performance: “In January, Yahoo gave us the opportunity to call some of our artist friends in New Orleans to help us record ”What The World Needs now” and it was one of the most powerful moments I’ve ever experienced in a room full of artists. It was so New Orleans. The voices of the children, the poets, the different tones and textures of all the artists was truly transforming. I believe that everyone can testify how high the emotions ran this particular day. It’s my hope that people will become moved, active, and use love in their weaponry in fighting for what they believe is right.”