khayelitsha music academy south africa

The Heartbeat of Hope: Khayelitsha Music Academy, South Africa

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The Khayelitsha Music Academy in South Africa provides free music lessons to youth in an area with many challenges. Founded in 2006 by Ongx Mona and Wara Zintwana, the Academy now teaches a range of musical instruments to 19 students and hopes to provide employment opportunities for them while contributing to the community’s socioeconomic progression. Despite funding challenges and the risk of theft, the Academy remains a beacon of hope and stability for its students, showcasing the transformative potential of art to reshape lives and communities.

boston philharmonic youth orchestra south africa

Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra to Tour South Africa

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The Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (BPYO) is an internationally renowned orchestra of young musicians between the ages of 12 and 21. Praised for their emotional expressiveness and technical skill, the BPYO has been making waves in the classical music world. Their debut recording of Mahler’s “Symphony No. 6” was listed as one of the top 10 classical releases of 2017 by the Chicago Tribune.