by Jeremy Cohen | Mar 25, 2012 | Blog
Over the years, one of the things I’ve loved most about leading the ThisWorldMusic/UMass Amherst Study in Africa program is getting to know the participants. Sure, studying African music and dance is a thrill, but it’s the people, not just the rhythms,...
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 | 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 | Oct 11, 2011 | Blog
Hard to believe fall is already upon us. With winter close behind, I’m looking forward to warming up in Ghana this January! Our latest trip offering, the Winter Drum and Dance Field Study in Ghana, West Africa (January 2-14, 2012), is the perfect way to learn...
by Jeremy Cohen | Apr 12, 2011 | Blog
Fun article in the NY Times today about Ghanaian ex-pats in New York City carrying on the tradition of boisterous funerals from back home in Ghana. Interestingly, it notes: The funerals have become such money makers that the pretexts for them are sometimes a bit thin...
