After months of dreaming-up and organizing more than 300 events, the big day has arrived and we are so excited to celebrate with you. Concerts, performances, and gatherings of all kinds are taking place and you can be a part of it all, whether you’re out at an event or tuning in from home. After … Read More
Co-Founder Mark Johnson is a Grammy Award Winning Producer/ Engineer and Award-Winning Film Director. For the past 20 years, Mark has worked with some of the most renowned producers in the music, film and television industries, and with such musical artists as Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Keith Richards, Sara Bareilles, Bono, Robbie Robertson and Ringo … Read More
Program manager & Music teacher Ubuntu Music Program, Rwanda Robert was born in Kigali to a musical family and started to play music at a very early age. He began studying music at the church and joined several local bands as a keyboard player and vocalist. Even at his young age, Robert had the chance … Read More
Percussion Teacher École De Musique de Kirina – Mali Seydou Koné is a master djembé player who lives in a village located 14 km from Kirina. He assists Mahamadou Diabaté with the percussion classes and leads the percussion band that plays for each dance class at the school. Twice a week, Seydou takes a 14 … Read More
FormerProgram Co-Founder Khlong Toey Music Program – Thailand After realizing that she loved music at an early age, Amm began learning guitar at the age of 14. While studying Nursing at Mahidol University beginning in 2003, she joined several different bands, promoted social change and spread awareness on environmental issues and social problems. She also … Read More
Educational Coordinator & Music teacher École De Musique de Kirina – Mali Born in 1977, Jean started to immerse himself in music at the church, during his childhood in Bamako and Koulikouro. He graduated from the National Institute of Arts in 2000 and started to teach music in different schools in the capital city while … Read More