THE ZADE FOUNDATION FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING is a non-profit organization aimed at helping young musicians share with the world a deeper understanding of their cultures by offering them a unique opportunity to expand their roles from musicians to proactive peace builders and future community leaders.
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As many of you believe, music transcends all political and religious boundaries and could be utilized as an incredible tool to bring people together. Through his music, Zade continues to work on deconstructing cultural barriers through innovative grass roots projects that are being implemented around the world. These projects are only possible because of the active participation of people around the world who share with us our mission. To learn more about our work, please visit us at www.zadefoundation.org.
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The Roads to You Tour - USA
Under the Patronage of Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, and in partnership with Berklee College of Music, Seeds of Peace, and the Barakat Foundation; the four week-long tour, "Roads to You: Celebration of One World" exists to bring world cultures closer together through youth cultural exchange in musical concerts and workshops throughout the world beginning in May of 2006.
The forty members of the International Musicians Assembly are selected based on their musical merit and leadership potential, as the project seeks to demonstrate cooperation and communication between cultures lost in political polarization.
Beyond the stage performances, the musicians will be given the opportunity to participate in additional cultural exchanges such as guest presentations at various educational institutions, as well as community and civic functions. They will also be encouraged to share their touring experience in their home countries. Also, local youth choirs in each community will cultivate their energy and talent to enrich the performance. The performance will enhance the cultural exchange experience between the local choir members and the touring youth assembly, and members of each community at large. This effort will bolster the traditional role of music and musicians across the globe as active peace builders and future community leaders.
Proceeds from concerts will be allocated to support local causes and charities as advised by community partners. For more information, please visit www.roadstoyou.com.
The Beautiful World Project – Middle East
The Beautiful World Project introduces music in concerts and workshops to underprivileged children that have not had the chance to experience music appreciation in their everyday lives. Through this project, we hope to teach children throughout the developing world about the benefits of using art as a medium of self-expression, thus contributing to their overall well being, while instilling local traditions and cultural heritage. Furthermore, music will also be used as a medium to communicate the rich traditions of other countries around the world. The ten-day tour in each country will include free concerts at local schools, both public and private, churches, hospitals and centers that house underprivileged children. The national tour will culminate in a world-class symphony orchestra performance that illuminates the rich heritage of the Middle East, while also featuring local talents. The cutting edge performance will include theatrical elements that compliment the music, offering concertgoers a full multimedia experience that rotates around the rich traditions of the Middle East.
Proceeds from the concerts will be allocated to support local charities.
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