A Transatlantic Journey Home

Mimy’s composition traces the history of Afro music as it accompanied its people, who were enslaved and transported to the Caribbean  

Rimbognala: Echoes of Eden

“Rimbognala,” a Malagasy term, translates as “the leftover remnants of the forest.” This title serves as lament etched into the soul of the song and its composer, Mimy.  

Lomalilay: A Melody of Deepest Thanks

“Lomalilay” is a response to the welcome given in the first piece, banaike. The piano takes the spotlight, conveying the heartfelt response of the guests. 

Welcoming Week: Romila

This composition is an ode to an envisioned Romila, a love letter steeped in jazzy melodies and set to the captivating rhythm of Afro-Cuban grooves. 

A Song for My Mother’s Journey

Composed by Mimy in the wake of his mother’s funeral, “Any Ankoatra Any” loosely translated, means “Into the Unknown, On the Other Side.”

Beko: a Memory of Resistance

In the dusty heart of southern Madagascar, the beko is a revered storytelling tradition. The singer, known as a sairy, dedicates his life to mastering this art form.

Sankar Raman

A Return to Her Roots

For as long as she could remember, Shirley Yee was enchanted with Cantonese opera. The emotion of its music, the grace of its performers, and the complexity of their  

Finally Free to Make Music Again

Ahmad Fanoos spent the first 57 years of his life searching for the freedom to play music.  In Afghanistan, where singing and playing music were banned under the