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Happening from 6 to 12 August this year is the Silkroad Global Musician Workshop at New England Conservatory. Silkroad was founded by Yo-Yo Ma and aims to use arts to inspire cultural exchange and collaboration.
Cellist and director of the Global Musician Workshop Mike Block shares how musicians representing different cultures, traditions and disciplines come together for the training programme, which is modelled after the genesis of the Silkroad Ensemble, and creates an environment that fosters learning and collaboration. Mike emphasises the individuals behind every instrument and culture and how this leads to unexpected, yet rewarding exchanges.
Garfield’s Blackberry Blossom
Biribá Union
Mike Block, cello / Christylez Bacon, beat-box / Patricia Ligia, electric bass
Photo credit Kelly Lorenz
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