by Jeremy Cohen | Feb 7, 2012 | Blog
With the ThisWorldMusic/UMASS summer 2012 Study in Ghana program on the horizon, I thought I’d share some packing tips we give trip participants. Although a standard packing list is easy to come by, these 10 lesser known items are must haves for anyone planning...
by Jeremy Cohen | Dec 18, 2011 | Blog
Join ThisWorldMusic to support West African culture and development! ‘Like’ TWM on Facebook before January 5, 2012, for a chance to win a year’s supply of Divine Chocolate from Ghana. After entering, please help spread the word about this great...
by Jeremy Cohen | Oct 19, 2011 | Blog
Happy fall! Our October e-newsletter went out last week and includes the following: Win Fair Trade Ghanaian Chocolate! NEW: January Study Abroad Course in Ghana Percussive Arts Society International Conference Sustainable Drum Making in West Africa Featured Blog To...
by Jeremy Cohen | Jan 30, 2011 | Blog
Our January newsletter went out this past Wednesday and includes resources for educators, upcoming events, and other exciting news. This month: projects at University School of Milwaukee, The Boston Symphony Orchestra Academy School, and community drumming classes at...
by Jeremy Cohen | Jan 16, 2011 | Blog
Spent a most edifying evening this past Friday with my friend and colleague Anthony Douglass discussing Ewe music and history. He played me some amazing recordings he’d made years ago of his Ghanaian teacher singing traditional Ewe songs and decoding their...
