U.S.-Venezuela Relations Impact Music Exchange Programs

Musical exchange programs between the U.S. and Venezuela have recently hit an impasse with new travel restrictions between the two countries. An alternative narrative to the one you might be reading in the news can be found in this WBEZ Chicago article, which celebrates the Venezuelan musicians who have enriched the classical music world over the years, and laments the potential cultural loss caused by U.S. restrictions. If you’re not familiar with the history of El Sistema Venezuela, this article is a must-read.