Music is a powerful mechanism for self-expression, social activism and public diplomacy. Talented musicians around the world have produced and performed seminal works of art that have both facilitated cross-cultural...
KEEP READINGIvory Coast’s All-Female Band Breaks Social Barriers
Apr 21, 2016
Nine female musicians in the Ivory Coast are challenging perceptions about women in the music business. Their group, Bella Mondo, has become a household name in Abidjan—the capital—and regularly performs abroad, including shows in Paris, Dakar and Cotonou, Benin. This video from VOA News offers a new perspective on the role of women in Africa, demonstrating the convening power of music to both showcase talent and creativity—regardless of gender—and break down socio-cultural barriers.
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