Musical Heritage

From Flamenco to Country: Musical Journeys Through Seville and Nashville

The first time I heard the haunting wail of a flamenco singer in Seville, I felt the same visceral response as when I experienced my first live bluegrass jam in Nashville. Both musical traditions speak a language that transcends words...

Roots and Rhythms: Exploring Jamaica's Music Heritage from Kingston to Montego Bay

The first time my son Mateo heard reggae music echo through our Philadelphia apartment, his little feet started moving instinctively. My daughter Sofia immediately asked, 'Where does this music come from, Mom?' That simple question planted the seed for our...