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hard times – a youtube playlist

Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. “Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in…

January 20, 2025

Music, Society, Traditions
A beginning, a middle and an end in Ghana.

By Ellie Schimelman, also known as Aba Obroni Kakraba Director of Cross Cultural Collective in Ghana A beginning, a middle and an end… and you have a story. I’m not…

January 6, 2025

Africa, Art Classes, Cultural Center, Dance, Music, Public Art, Traditions, Travel
Art and Music in Bulgaria – An exciting journey through time and space!

Silvia Hara and her family play folk music from several countries, including Rebetiko music from Greece. She describes the instruments they use and presents videos of them playing at her house in Bulgaria.

December 19, 2024

Europe, Music, Traditions
How Murals and Public Art Impact Distressed Communities

I lived in inner city Chicago from 1984-2005. My neighborhood, largely Puerto Rican, was controlled by the Latin Kings gang and a port of entry to cocaine and other drugs. Although I…

September 23, 2024

Music, Photography, Public Art, Unesco Creative City