KBEM - Music Without Borders
The drum and the flute were the first instruments in virtually every indigenous culture. The project consists of a series of workshops to learn how to make and play rhythm instruments, a concert performed by both professional musicians and the workshop participants (both structured and improvised pieces on world flutes, including indigenous flutes of North America, South America, Caribbean, Africa, and Asia), and an exhibit featuring the instruments made in the workshop, accompanied by narratives written by each of the participants.
$1,470,000 the first year and $1,666,000 the second year are to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.19.
More people will be aware of the rich diversity of culture in the Twin Cities.Participants will learn how to make and play an instrument, providing a hands-on learning experience.