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As children explore the idea of creativity, they will discover all the different ways people can express themselves. They will learn what art is, who creates it, how art makes them feel and what they can create. Art comes in many forms, including music, dance or sharing emotions. How does your child express their creativity?

Angelique Kidjo: Empower Through Your Art. . Angelique Kidjo encourages artists to share their creations freely and let people experience and interpret them. Your role isn't to impose guilt but to empower others through your art. Let your music inspire and uplift, and allow your audience to find their own meaning and joy. . #planelypositive #AngeliqueKidjo #Empowerment #ArtisticExpression #InspireOthers #MusicForTheSoul #CreativeFreedom #UpliftThroughArt #InspirationDaily #PositiveImpact #BelieveInYourArt #ShareYourGifts #EncourageJoy #UpliftOthers . 👉 Question for YOU: How can you use your talents to empower and inspire others today? 👇

This is my style of music.

so beautiful and full of reality

Exploring the power of social consciousness in the arts is essential. Artists can inspire change in their communities through meaningful expression. 🌟🎨 Discover how music bridges classical and contemporary styles, fostering community and social impact. #ArtForChange #MusicMatters #passaggio #passaggiomusic

"A #Musician's #Mindset" I recently had the opportunity to spend time with our second cohort of the "Rhythms of the Earth" Tribal Music Collective (#ROTE). A set of 74 musicians across India - this time in workshop mode to plan for the next album. I have the privilege of witnessing their journey (& actually learning much more) in my role as chief mentor. Inko main naya kya bataaoon? Thought of #sharing what I have learnt so far about developing what can be called "A Musician's Mindset" in life. A. At its core, music must instill a spirit of #gratitude, reminding us of the gift of sound and expression we've been given. If we allow gratitude to fuel our creativity, it can #inspire us to explore new tunes, rhythms, harmonies, tell stories/melodies that uplift us and raise the bar. B. A key element is #mindfulness, cultivated through "riyaz" or practice. Whether in practicing scales, or improvising, this focused attention on the present moment enhances our awareness and ability to connect deeply, while also transcending the 'lists' in our minds - to enter a #flow state. C. Just as #mastering a raga requires #time with self + observing our gurus/mentors, so does any creative effort/lifeskill. Plus dealing with the bad days (they WILL come). Patience and refinement of our craft are essential for growth and pushing the boundaries. D. Music demonstrates the value of #togetherness. Whether we're playing in a band, singing in a choir, or jamming with friends, it fosters a sense of #community. It teaches us the importance of listening, harmonizing, blending together to create something beautiful. Also, the listener's experience here is key. Your presence is a function of the audience. E. My personal highs as a drummer have been about sharing #space & followership; where your real value lies in getting the instruments & vocals to shine. Where you alone are "noise", but by virtue of being together - become "music". This is the hardest part: #dissolving of the ego. It lies at the crux of building winning teams. Hours can be spent talking about this. F. I also believe that a true musician's mindset must transcend rigidity. We can stay true to our past, and yet keep reinventing ourselves, experiencing #openness to new ideas.#Exploring different genres/ techniques is essential to dreaming big and enriching our musical vocabulary. In conclusion, this mindset is not just about music; it's about #embracing a way of thinking & being that nurtures creativity, mindfulness, patience, togetherness, space and openness. Whether you're a seasoned musician or someone who simply enjoys listening, there is so much to this that applies to #life & #leadership. Do add your thoughts in the comments. p.s: Added #perks of music : Meeting really cool characters - in this case the incredibly talented "#Dashugs" - Ladakh's first band! ROTE Collaborators for this season. Follow them on Insta. A snippet of this session where I share some hacks :)

On this episode of Arts Engines, Aaron Dworkin speaks to Kathy Schuman, Vice-President & Artistic Director of the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, who talks about the importance of setting when presenting the arts. Space is an integral part of sound's formula. At Caramoor, you might witness an artist who has performed at Lincoln Center, but the mostly outdoor venues at Caramoor add a unique dimension to the music. I often joke that universities tend to have sub-par rehearsal spaces, so performing in a resonant space can make everything magical. Yet, that magic requires artists to adapt their sound to various spaces, ensuring their performance is as impactful as possible. This adaptability makes Kathy's job exciting as she plays matchmaker between sound and space. Kathy has observed several trends in arts programming: - Following the 2020 murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and other victims of police violence and white supremacy, there has been a push to diversify music, especially classical music, to represent all experiences. - There is growing excitement around "Under 40" artists who bring intersectional approaches to their work. - Programming is not universal; each space has its own set of assets, challenges, donors, audiences, and community context. This means avoiding the "Arts for Art's Sake" mentality and instead collaborating with various stakeholders. For example, Kathy might recruit a well-known musician for new music or have a new artist play a well-known repertoire to ensure audience connection while balancing experimentation for relevancy, niche audiences, and the unique personality of the space to learn what the community wants. During tough times, Kathy reminds herself that nothing will fall apart, such as when a concert is rained out. She also leans into her network for new ideas and problem-solving. #Arts #Culture #Music #ArtsEngines #Caramoor #PerformingArts #Programming #Space #NewYork #AaronDworkin #KathySchuman #Dance #Presenting #Sound #SayHerName #CommunityEngagement #RacialReckoning #Musicians #Artists #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #Accessibility #Representation #Intersectional #Collaboration #Exploration #Networking

🎨🎭️🎵✏️🎥 For centuries, artists have created work that explores, reflects on—and advocates for—social issues. Music, dance, the visual arts, film, theater, and writing can also inspire empathy, which is why they have always played a role in social justice movements; art shifts the way people think about the world. Get started here: https://lnkd.in/gNriYYdP

This article highlights the need for transparency for all forms of compensation in the arts, especially for artists. When this information is public, compensation increases. #arts #artsmanagement #artists https://ow.ly/N4KI50QVzhf