The OneBeat collective has brought together over 100 artists from 38 countries who are emerging musical leaders from around the world to collaboratively create original work and to develop a global network of civically engaged music initiatives. An initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs it’s Fellows include Ghanaian Poet, Spoken Word Artist Ama Diaka, South African Bassist Benjamin Jephta, Senegalese Kora Player Vieux Cissokho, Nigerian Singer/Producer Ibukun Emuwawon (Main Picture) and Zimbabwean Percussionist Othnell Mangoma Moyo to mention a few.
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Poet, Spoken Word Artist
OneBeat 2017 will take place from Sep 20 – Oct 22, 2017.
DEADLINE: Applications are due by 5:00pm (Eastern Standard Time, USA) Feb 10, 2017.
NOTIFICATION: Applicants will be notified of the review panel decision by May 30, 2017.
CONTACT: If you have questions please contact 1beat@foundsoundnation.org.
The OneBeat 2017 application is now open! Apply Now
