Brave Troubadours: March 24, 2022

Brave Troubadours: March 24, 2022

Special Edition: Ukrainian Youth Sing to the World This episode is made possible by a generous donation from Music to Life friend, Deecie Denison… and is dedicated to Connie Fortunato, her staff in Ukraine, and all of the wonderful children who play and sing because of their work DATE: Thursday,…
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Music for Social Change: A Global Art House

Music for Social Change: A Global Art House

A Global Moment in Time: Reflections on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) DATE: Saturday, April 9, 2022 TIME: 1 pm-2 pm EDT NOTE: Event will be LIVE streamed on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. Help us spread the word by sharing this URL or inviting friends via Facebook! Music to…
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HOPE RISES II Contest Opens

HOPE RISES II Contest Opens

Seeking Songs from Across the Nation Music to Life seeks social change musicians from around the country for its second compilation album of social change music, HOPE RISES II. This project will offer national exposure to the artists chosen and raise funds for our Activist Musician Accelerator: the first incubator…
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Allyship & Transcending Differences

Allyship & Transcending Differences

In a time of great division, building bridges has become more about accepting different perspectives and less about creating agreement. For artist changemakers like Eric Dozier, Nimo Patel and Sara Thomsen, allyship is a lifelong process of building relationships and overcoming divides. Their music is a powerful tool for transcending…
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Panelist Profile: Millie Heckler

Panelist Profile: Millie Heckler

Embodying Self & Expanding Perception “Self-expression is the taking of an internal impulse — a personal vision — and through self-awareness putting it into external form.” That’s how USC describes the process by which people create art, achieving both self-expression and self-awareness. For videographer, documentarian, singer/songwriter, and actress Millie Heckler,…
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Panelist Profile: Omega Jade

Panelist Profile: Omega Jade

Speaking Truth & Building Legacy There is much opportunity to embrace at the intersection of comedy and hip hop. Just ask Omega Jade — creator, host, and producer of Rhyme & Unreason, which can be described as “a chaotic mashup of standup comedy and freestyle rap.” But embracing this opportunity…
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Panelist Profile: Rajnii Eddins

Panelist Profile: Rajnii Eddins

Shedding Light & Sharing Hope Over the past year and a half, the global pandemic has fundamentally reshaped relationships between business, society, and government. Widespread calls for systemic change go hand in hand with a shift toward more socially conscious consumerism. For spoken word artist Rajnii Eddins, that means poetry…
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BT Youth Empowerment Blog 10.20.21

BT Youth Empowerment Blog 10.20.21

We’re looking forward to seeing you tomorrow for Brave Troubadours at 8 pm ET! Music to Life will be joined by artists who help young people address pressing issues and take action, all while focusing on building whole and engaged communities. This show is particularly timely because the American Academy…
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