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[Music in Common] flew out some kids from Israel, Iraq (sic), and Palestine to the Berkshires, and we all wrote a song together about what was going on there. It really humanized the situation for me, and the song had a beautiful message. That was my first experience writing on a serious note and collaborating musically with other people. - Raiche , Atlantic Records a rtist and MIC alum

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HAPPY SATURDAY☀️ Here is what’s on our agenda for this weekend in St. Louis, Missouri! Join us TODAY for the Times of Skinker Debaliviere Fundraiser Party. It’s from noon to 3:00pm today at the Greg Freeman Park and the Music in Common band will be performing throughout the event. ALL ARE WELCOME🙌🏽 TOMORROW we will be at the St.Louis Library for the Storytelling Festival. The band will be performing from 2:00pm to 3:00pm!! You don’t want to miss our Songs & Stories show📚 We really hope to see you there😁 #thingstodo #weekendevents #StLouis #Missouri #LiveMusic

Here’s a clip of us in our showcase room at @farmfolkfai 😁🎶 #musicincommon #folkallianceregionmidwest #folkalliance #aintgonnaletnobodyturnmearound #LiveMusic

It’s Election Day! This is your reminder to go out and vote today. Your voice matters. #govote #electionday #useyourvoice #vote #November3rd

Here is another one of our board members! We always want to express our deepest gratitude to our board members. Thank you for helping guide and support our mission of strengthening, empowering, and connecting communities through music. We wouldn’t be where we are without all of you. 🎶✨ Introducing @rajkumargujar 😁 Raj Kumar is a peacebuilding and development professional with extensive experience in cultural diplomacy, interfaith dialogue, and community-based peace initiatives. He is a recipient of the U.S. Department of State’s Young Emerging Leaders Award for advancing peace through dialogue, education, and grassroots engagement. He is currently pursuing a PhD in International Conflict Management at Kennesaw State University. His work focuses on conflict transformation, social cohesion, and designing inclusive programs that strengthen communities and foster sustainable peace. 🌟 #musicincommon #MeetTheBoard #BoardMember #nonprofitorganization #communitythroughmusic

Exciting news! 🎥 Black LP, our latest documentary film, will be released in February and we can’t wait for you to see it! In the interim, we’ve been submitting to film festivals nationwide and are elated to share that we have been accepted into more than a half dozen so far. And we’ve just learned that we were named as a finalist for the Audience Choice Award in the @marchonfest Virtual Film Festival. Here’s where you come in! Go to 🔗 marchon26.eventive.org (link in bio) where you will have access to all of the films and the ability to vote after viewing. This is a rare opportunity to watch our doc before February, and we hope you’ll take advantage of that by checking it out between now & October 20th and voting for us. 🗳️ Black LP chronicles Music in Common’s journey across the United States to advance racial harmony, bridge-building, and partnership through community conversations, collaborative songwriting, and music making. 💜 #MarchOnVirtualFilmFestival #FilmFestival #Documentary #ShortFilm #blacklegacyproject

Music in Common’s Performance Reel 🎶 For booking inquiries, please visit www.musicincommon.org/band #musicincommon #nonprofitorganization #LiveMusic #touringband #performancereel

It’s time to meet another board member of Music in Common. Our board members are crucial to MIC because they help guide and support our mission of using music to connect communities and inspire positive change. Their support means everything to us. 🎶💙 Meet Cheyenne Hawkins! @cheyenne_hawkins is a Berkshires native who continues to draw inspiration from its sylvan nature and pastoral landscapes. Growing up in a large, diverse, artistic family, she developed a deep appreciation for unity and a passion for self-expression through art in all its forms. Her journey with Music in Common began by following her stepsister, MIC singer Bree Soul, to performances, which naturally grew into a desire to become more involved and learn the inner workings of the organization. Cheyenne has always possessed a strong sense of justice and a conscientious spirit, with a deep belief in the power of music to bring people together. Her heart lies in helping others prosper and strengthening community, making her a natural fit as a Music in Common board member. 😊 #musicincommon #MeetTheBoard #BoardMember #nonprofitorganization #communitythroughmusic

Happy Birthday to journalist, Daniel Pearl Music in Common was founded in 2005 by Todd Mack to honor his friend and band mate, Danny Pearl. Danny was a classically trained violinist and bluegrass fiddler. He used music to connect with people from all over. Music in Common carries forward his legacy and belief in music’s power to build bridges. He would’ve been 63 today♥️ #musicincommon #DanielPearl #HappyBirthday #October10th

The MIC band will be on the radio 📻 🗓️October 15th (ONE WEEK AWAY) ⏰ 12:00pm EST Join us for a live performance on @wdvx 89.9 FM in Knoxville, TN! We couldn’t be more excited for this opportunity. Tune in 😎 #musicincommon #WDVX #LiveMusic #KnoxvilleTN

Thank you so much to @marchonfest for having us 🎶 it was an incredible experience performing at The People’s Mic. Getting to see the talent and connect with so many amazing people was truly a gift. We’re so grateful to have been a part of it 😊 #MarchOnFest2026 #musicincommon #WashingtonDC #ThePeoplesMic #MarchOnFestival

Happy Friday Everybody 😎 As you gear up for this weekend, go listen to @emcee_poetrey speak on the Limitless Living With Purpose & Joy Podcast hosted by @tracekingham Episode 16 explores how music bridges divides and rehumanizes communities. How small actions create lasting change. 🎶🌎 🔗Link in bio. Thank you Trace Kingham for having us! #LimitlessLivingWPJPodcast #Podcast #MusicCanChangeTheWorld #musicincommon #linkinbio

Come catch us at the March On Festival on October 4th! @marchonfest uses the power of music and the arts to share the untold stories of the Civil Rights Movement and inspire action. We will be performing our Black Legacy Project show at The People’s Mic at 2:00pm. Come and enjoy for FREE! See you there😃☀️ Learn more information at 🔗marchonfest.org #MarchOnFest2026 #ThePeoplesMic #WashingtonDC #FreeThingsToDo #blacklegacyproject

The MIC band is back and is so ready to start this Fall tour 🚙☀️ We will be making our way to Asheville, NC tomorrow and we would love to see you at one of our stops this week! Let’s start this fall season right with music, connection, and making unforgettable memories🍂 go to our website for more details 🔗MusicInCommon.org (link in bio) #falltour #livemusic #AshevilleNC #Virginia #WashingtonDC

Time to meet another one of Music in Common’s board members! 😃 We’re so happy to introduce @adam.moussa249 and feel super grateful to have someone who connected with MIC as a high school student through our JAMMS program and has continued to be involved and support our mission of using music to bring people together 🎶✨ Adam Moussa was first introduced to Music in Common as a high school student through the JAMMS program, an experience that began a lasting connection with the organization and its mission. Now a medical student, Adam has remained connected to Music in Common and is excited to give back to an organization that played a meaningful role in his own life. He is especially drawn to Music in Common’s ability to bring people from different backgrounds together through music, dialogue, and shared experiences. As a board member, Adam hopes to contribute his perspective as both a former program participant and a young professional committed to service and community engagement. #musicincommon #MeetTheBoard #communitythroughmusic #communitybridgebuilding #nonprofitorganization

🎶 Music in Common is bringing JAMMS to ArtsXchange! 🎶 Join us for an immersive experience centered around human connection, collaborative songwriting, and music making. Through our JAMMS (Journalism as Music, Multimedia, and Songwriting) program, participants will CONNECT, CREATE, and AMPLIFY their voices through music. 💜 ✨ Open to ages 18+ 📅 September 25 | 5–9 PM 📅 September 26 | 10 AM–6 PM 📍 ArtsXchange — 2148 Newnan St., East Point, GA Registration is required & space is limited! Learn more and register at artsxchange.org 🎤✨ #JAMMS #ArtsXchange #CollaborativeSongwriting #EastPointGA #AtlantaArts

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