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FEMME Foundation which aims to strengthen the position of women in Montenegro, has embarked on one of the most innovative projects in the field of culture and heritage in Montenegro: to find forgotten compositions of European artists in the archives of the National Museum of Montenegro.
Since 2011 the small Estonian summer town of Pärnu has hosted a festival that continues to develop a reputation as one of the premier summer musical events in Europe.
For eight days this summer, more than 140 children from 21 different El Sistema-based projects all over Europe came together in Madrid, Spain to form the 6th edition of the Sistema Europe Youth Orchestra (SEYO), hosted by the local foundation Acción por la Música
This is the first blog community dedicated to collecting the most inspiring stories on music diplomacy from all over the world, bringing together experiences and reflections from musicians, scholars, experts, diplomats, activists and journalists working in the field.
Music diplomacy is a particular form of cultural diplomacy. As a universal language that breaks down language barriers and cultural differences, music promotes cooperation, understanding and mutual respect among people, communities and nations thus contributing to a culture of peace.
Music diplomacy is about learning, listening, sharing and connecting.
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