Hip hop and agriculture. Agroarte, to end violence in Colombia’s barrios
In Medellín, Colombia, Agroarte teaches young people to take back lands wrecked by decades of violence using agriculture and hip hop music.
Valentina Gambaro
Contributor
All articles - 2
Prince has died at the age of 57
Prince has died at the age of 57. According to TMZ, the first to give the news, the musician’s body was found on the morning of the 21st of April in his estate, Paisley Park, in Chanhassen in the US state of Minnesota. I am #transformed — Prince (@prince) 15 aprile 2016 On
Rap guide to climate chaos: a rap musical explains the risks of climate change
A true mix between hip hop and science: this is the “Rap guide to climate chaos”. A musical explaining the risks of climate change also performed at Cop 21.
Massive Attack against fracking
Robert Del Naja and Euan Dickinson of the band Massive Attack composed the soundtrack to “A River”, a documentary highlighting the risks due to shale gas drilling in southern Wales.
Rolling Stones in Havana, the pictures of the live concert in Cuba
The Rolling Stones have played in Havana, the capital of Cuba, in a concert that has been considered the biggest cultural event after the 1959 revolution: once again music has made the history.
Arcade Fire to receive a prize for their commitment in Haiti
The Canadian band Arcade Fire will receive the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award on 2 April for their active support to the Haitian population.
What’s happening to Kesha
A judge denies Kesha’s attempt to get out of her contract with Kermosabe Records (Sony), the label founded by producer Dr. Luke whom she accused of sexual abuse in 2014.
Solid Vibration: music can now be 3D printed into ceramics objects
Two designers have created a new app for 3D printing sounds into solid objects. The project is called Solid Vibration.
Laurie Anderson: music for dogs that comes from the heart
Artist Laurie Anderson plays the violin in a concert meant to be exclusively appreciated by her four-legged friends.
Pearl Jam are in the frontline to bring drinking water to the citizens of Flint
Pearl Jam launched a crowdfunding campaign to help the city of Flint, Michigan, overcome the serious water crisis.