There is no doubt that the “desert blues” musicians of West Africa connect so easily with international audiences because of the similarity of their music with blues and blues-rock. It seems that the music has emanated from the Sahel and the Sahara to America then Europe and back to Africa.

Activists and leaders explore the deep traumas they and their communities suffer from, and how to develop strategies of responsibility and accountability that face the truth, but also create conditions for deep healing and prevent these wounds from undermining families, communities and selves.

Translated literally as “the warrior’s way,” Bushido describes the code of Samurai attitudes, behavior, and lifestyle.

When I think about the relationship of art to truth, the first word that comes to mind is authenticity. Any expression of words, sounds, gestures, rhythms, images, etc. that comes from one’s authentic self is both truth and art.

Music activates certain parts of your brain which are also related to your decision-making. Music helps to be more creative, especially when you improvise.