The Compass: The festival you’ve never heard of and protecting the planet with music

RJ Hamster

2 years ago

CAN YOU GUESS “WHO I AM?”

THE COMPASS

This week, we explore some of the incredible and varied music traditions around the globe. Discover how an orchestra’s symphony found sweet harmony during Venezuela’s lockdown, find out if songs can save an endangered language, and learn what Dolly Parton wants us to know about the Smoky Mountains.

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Rescued footage of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival showcases artists from Nina Simone to Sly and the Family Stone.

A PAUSE FROM UNREST

PHOTOGRAPH BY ANA MARÍA ARÉVALO GOSEN

This orchestra’s symphony found sweet harmony during Venezuela’s lockdown

The pandemic brought together 75 musicians to record an album virtually — creating hope during challenging times.

DISORDERLY SYMPHONY

PHOTOGRAPH BY ROIJOY, GETTY IMAGES

Can songs save an endangered language?

A music-led movement is revitalizing the Garifuna language in Central America. In Belize, travelers are invited to join in.

LANGUAGE EXTINCTION

THIS COMPOSER’S IMPRESSIVE REACH AT THE KEYBOARD MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THEIR GREATNESS. WHO AM I?

A. BEETHOVEN
B. BACH
C. MOZART

CLICK TO SEE IF YOU’RE RIGHT!

PHOTOGRAPH BY AUSTIN MANN

Why Yo-Yo Ma thinks culture and music can help protect the planet

The cello virtuoso has been playing Bach concerts on six continents. At every stop, he joins activities to support social justice and environmental causes.

“A COMPASSIONATE FIGURE”

CELEBRATE COUNTRY MUSIC!

Discover the art behind Nashville’s signature sound

How music is used to heal the sick in Appalachia

The ultimate southern adventure: Hear the music

PHOTOGRAPH BY GILLIAN LAUB

What Dolly Parton wants us to know about the Smoky Mountains

From her Tennessee mountain home, the nature-loving singer says mistreating Earth is like ‘being ugly to your mama.’

“THE SMOKIES ALWAYS CALL ME HOME”

WHERE WILL WE JOURNEY TO NEXT?

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