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Get ready to jam on International Jazz Day

On April 30, music lovers celebrate International Jazz Day , a worldwide commemoration of the improvised, free-form music that started in the U.S. but has transcended borders and united people in all corners of the globe. Legendary pianist and composer Herbie Hancock is UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador helping to orchestrate the day’s events, highlighted by an all-star global concert ...

By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 April, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture | Tags: arts, Jazz, Music

Hip Hop Cultural Envoy Toni Blackman at Hip Hop Festival and Workshops in Izmir

In Izmir, the U.S. State Department’s first Hip Hop Cultural Envoy Toni Blackman participated in the 5th International Hip-hop festival organized by the Ege University Hip Hop Community and Bornova Municipality.

By U.S. Mission Turkey | 15 May, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, Public Affairs | Tags: Diplomacy, Hip Hop, Music, Rap, Toni Blackman

Ayman Jarjour and Syrian Musicians in Istanbul

U.S Consul General Chuck Hunter’s home filled with the beautiful sounds of music by Syrian Juilliard alumnus, Ayman Jarjour and three young and talented Syrian refugees – Al Hasan Al Nour (qanun), Burhan Alkhateeb (oud), Bashar Balleh (guitar). —————— Ayman Jarjour After his Master of Music degree at The Julliard School Jarjour received his Bachelor’s ...

By Consulate General Istanbul | 11 February, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Consulate General Istanbul, Events | Tags: Ayman Jarjour, Music, Syrian refugees

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