The Ballanta Academy of Music
& Performing Arts
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Partner program
Since 2024
PFCF LAS VEGAS
Inspiring Children Foundation is a mental health focused organization in Las Vegas that helps youth and families from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds to rise above their challenges and struggles in life.
PCFC has partnered with Inspiring Children Foundation and Guitars Over Guns to create a unique music program that aims to combine music education and mental health practices to nurture and grow the community. This new program offers music education instruction classes, studio production opportunities, monthly open mics for the surrounding community and plans to build out a professional grade music studio in the future.
Program in development.
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Life in the community
The city of Cusco is nestled in the heart of the Andes Mountains,and stands as a living testament to the rich cultural heritage of Peru. Once the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco’s cobblestone streets and ancient stone walls still bear witness to its glorious past. Beyond its architectural marvels, Cusco pulses with a vibrant and diverse musical heritage. Traditional Andean melodies, characterized by the haunting tones of panpipes and drums, blend seamlessly with Spanish influences, giving rise to unique genres of music. Cachimayo is a town of nearly 3,000 inhabitants located 30 minutes away of Cuzco, with an altitude of 3,400 meters.
