The Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ambassador Zenon Mukongo, succinctly explained, “… the power of culture offers the ability to create connections and persuade in a way that may advance national interest more effectively than traditional diplomatic and geopolitical means.”
He added, “The soft power of cultural diplomacy offers a […]
(June 2023) One of this year’s recipients of the Robert Starling Music Scholarship sponsored by the Panamerican-Panafrican Association, was the distinguished choral conductor, Ebenezer A. Allotey, Founder and Artistic Director of the Tema Choir USA.
The PaPa sponsored Conductor Allotey’s attendance at the Chorus America Conference held at the InterContinental Hotel in San Francisco, CA […]
(April 3, 2023)Filling every corner of the Church hall with resounding music, the Tema Choir performed a Festival of Easter, Ten Lessons and Choruses, at the First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City. With its roots in Ghana, the Choir was directed by the inspiring and skillful conductor, Mr. Ebenezer Allotey, who relocated from his […]
The historic Little Union Church welcomed the community to the 2023 Black History Month celebration hosted by the Town of Dumfries. The theme of “Black Resistance” was the topic of guest speaker and President of the Prince William County NAACP, Rev. Cozy Bailey. His message explored how African Americans have resisted ongoing oppression. He recounted […]
by Henri Polgar and Lisa McFarren-Polgar
If there was a message conveyed at the 19th annual Washington International Piano Arts Competition it was that the art of piano performance continues to flourish through pianists, who for the love of music, will perfect their art despite the daily pressures of their various professions.
The winners of […]
by Henri Polgar and Lisa McFarren Polgar
The WIPAC Festival of Music 2022 is, as its name implies, a true international festival of the art of piano performance, as it draws pianists from around the world to share their musical talents in the Annual Washington International Piano Artists Competition, now in its 19th year. […]
by Lisa McFarren-Polgar
In a Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom, Tomorrow’s Celebrating Youth (TCY) organized an afternoon of outdoor games, food and a poster contest with the theme “What Does Freedom Mean to Me.”
The poster contest at Garrison Park brought young people of all ages together to express their creative talent inspired by the […]
By Henri Polgar and Lisa McFarren-Polgar
At a time when the world continues to witness the ravages of war and human suffering, music brought hope and healing at the Embassy of Slovakia in Washington, DC, and reminded us that despite our differences, there is a universality of the human condition expressed through art. Hosting the […]
Founder and Executive Director of Divine Inspirations, Capriece Piper, has been able to captivate the imagination of girls who have found a home in the dance-arts programs held in their studio in Potomac Mills. Dedicated to providing quality and affordable arts and mentorship programs to girls, Divine Inspirations Center for the Arts (DICA) is filling […]
(December 12, 2021, Springfield, Virginia) Bolivian pianist Luis Alberto Rojas Miranda was greeted with great affection by the audience after his phenomenal performance of traditional folkloric music of his native country at Sabor Boliviano in Springfield, VA. Each piece brought back memories of their homeland to the primarily Bolivian audience as Luis Rojas Miranda performed […]
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