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Every Lullaby Begins with a New Encounter

Fenia Biniari, Communications Manager, El Sistema Greece and Project Manager, ESG Lullaby Project, and Michalis Kalkanis and Christos Kalkanis, Seeds (composer duo)

09-02-2026

The first chapter of a Lullaby Project song is usually written in a room where strangers have just met. Professional composers sit beside a mother who has never written music before. A child wanders around the room, curious but unsure. Participants may speak through an interpreter. Others may communicate more through gestures than words. At first, there are introductions, hesitant smiles, and long pauses. There is no score, no lyrics, no expectation of what the music should become. 

Contribute to a Collection of Global Artivism Work

09-02-2026

Global Artivism is building an international network of artists and teaching artists who work to change social and political realities.

Suggested Listening: Get to Know an Ensemble Cofounder

09-02-2026

For those interested in learning a bit more about the minds behind The Ensemble, our Cofounder Eric Booth recently guested on the A Culture of Possibility podcast.

Concerts for Babies Transform Stages Into Communities

Paulo Lameiro, Founder and Artistic Director, Concerts for Babies

09-02-2026

In my small Portuguese village of Pousos, between the giant waves of Nazaré and the Shrine of Fátima, we had a community band. I joined at age 8, playing flugelhorn. I’m forever grateful for this decision, which launched a life in music. But it wasn’t until years later, when I served as the director of several conservatories, that I began asking why it took so long to get started.

In Uganda, Music Unearths the Questions That Heal Us

Bernard Molho Bwambale, Founder and Executive Director, Usanii Village Africa

09-02-2026

HEAL grew out of Usanii Village Africa‘s previous work with young people, including more than 50 girls and boys whose experiences helped shape the program. Since 2021, Usanii Village Africa has worked to empower young people across Uganda through the arts. In designing HEAL, we wanted to explore how the arts could engage young people in uncomfortable conversations, helping them develop leadership and communication skills while exploring adolescent health and gender equality.

One-Day Choirs

09-02-2026

One-day choirs are growing in popularity.

Leadership Development Program at Sphinx

09-02-2026

Sphinx LEAD is a two-year leadership program by the Sphinx Organization developing the next generation of U.S. Black and Latino executive arts leaders through mentorship, networking, and immersive leadership retreats.

The Power of Creative Work for Immigrants

09-02-2026

Creative work makes a difference for all of us, but especially for immigrants.

Asian Cultural Council to Launch 2027 Funding Cycle Oct 1

09-02-2026

The Asian Cultural Council (ACC) is set to launch its 2027 global funding cycle, which aims to support artists, scholars, arts professionals, and organizations in advancing cultural exchange both between the U.S. and Asia and within Asia.

UNESCO Seeks Youth Voices to Shape Global Agenda

09-02-2026

UNESCO is preparing a Post-2030 Youth Education and Learning Agenda as part of their Education Beyond 2030 initiative.

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