In 2018, Asia Society awarded Koolulam its esteemed Game Changer Award in recognition of Koolulam’s activity in building bridges through song. Koolulam has repeatedly been recognized for its positive social impact. Inspired by our breast-cancer awareness video of Let’s Get Loud, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira incorporated Koolulam’s arrangement into their 2020 Super Bowl halftime show. Videos from our events have garnered more than 140 million views and found their way to global leaders, social influencers, and celebrities. Over 350,000 people have already taken part in more than 250 Koolulam events around the world. The result is that participants feel a sense of belonging to a community where they are seen and heard. Weiss, based at David Yellin College of Education, found that participants find meaning in Koolulam events because they connect to others and create something more powerful and beautiful than any individual can create alone. We embrace every voice, find harmony in diversity, and demonstrate the incredible strength and possibilities of a community united in purpose.Īn academic study conducted by Dr. We curate an experience that enables anyone, no matter his or her musical talents, to contribute to an inspiring production. The message is woven throughout the entire process from song selection, to the musical arrangement, to teaching each vocal section, and finally performing together. We teach everyone to listen – to themselves and to one another – and then create something powerful together.Įach of our events promotes an important social message such as inclusion, coexistence, or women’s empowerment. For a few hours, participants step out of their comfort zone, awaken their senses, and set their voices free. We specialize in bringing together large groups of people in-person or online in a unique artistic collaboration. Hundreds of thousands of people have already joined the movement to create social change through musical cooperation. Since our formation, we have shown how we can harness the power of musical harmony, and use it to inspire harmony in humanity.
Through collaborative creative experiences, we bring together people of different backgrounds, cultures, faiths and geographies. Koolulam is a social musical initiative aimed at empowering communities and strengthening the fabric of society.
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