The desire to express ourselves through music is shared across our planet.

We tell our stories, give voice to our desires, recount our history and traditions, and look with hope for the future through songs and tunes that defy our differences and ignore borders.

Singing songs or crafting soundscapes transports us to other times and distant places, that embody our cultural uniqueness and illuminate our diverse values and conventions.

Around the World in Eighty Minutes brings you a taste of the extraordinary and exciting musical traditions, folklore, and customs from around the globe. Despite our differences, our music demonstrates that our commonality may be our greatest strength.