Music Crossroads International is a unique youth music empowerment through music program initiated in 1995 by Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI) and presently encompasses five Southern African countries: Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Since the program began 13 years ago it has grown to reach over 45.000 musicians and a combined audience of over 75.000 people every year. MCI is comprised of workshops, festivals and competitions to promote the African traditional and contemporary/ urban music of young African musicians. The project aims at creating sustainable musical structures in the target countries, improving self-awareness and social inclusion of young African individuals. MCI promotes the participation of young women in the program and addresses HIV/AIDS prevention through the Relationship workshops.
Thanks to the generous support from SIDA (Sweden), the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign affairs and UNESCO, MCI has developed into the largest cultural program in Sub-Saharan Africa and the most important youth empowerment program on the African continent.
Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI) is the world’s largest youth and music NGO. JMI is a glocal network that enables young people to develop through music across all boundaries. Over 36,000 diverse musical events are held each year in 45 member countries worldwide, that reach a total audience of almost 5 million people. Every event is based on the belief that the powerful force of music can positively affect young people’s lives. For over 60 years, JMI has been 'Making a Difference through Music', using the power of music to bridge social, geographical, racial and economic divides and create an international platform for intercultural dialogue. www.jmi.net
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As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
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We really hope to receive your participation for the competition dedicated to the music of East Africa ;o)
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