On The Tracks of Music
In the heart of the Levant and Mesopotamia, the ancient melodies of folk music echo through generations, embodying resilience and love for life. Yet, armed conflicts in Syria and Iraq, and their repercussions in Jordan and Lebanon, along with environmental challenges, have fragmented many communities in the four countries, breaking the connections that held their cultural heritage together. On the Tracks of Music is a project led by Action for Hope and supported by the British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund.
Men El Bal Album
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Through immersive research and firsthand collaboration, this project explores the artistry of instrument-making and the deep-rooted musical practices that continue to shape cultural identity. The documentary videos presented here offer a window into these vibrant traditions, where knowledge is preserved, reinvented, and shared.
As you watch, listen not only to the music but also to the voices of the artisans, musicians, and elders who carry these legacies forward. Each note, each rhythm, and each crafted instrument tells a story; one that deserves to be heard, understood, and celebrated.
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About Action for Hope
Action for Hope was founded in 2015 to provide cultural development and cultural relief programs that meet the social, cultural, and psychological needs of distressed and displaced communities. We believe in the role of arts and culture in empowering individuals and communities, particularly those in distress. We provide people with access to culture and tools for creative expression to enrich their lives, increase the cultural capital of communities around them, and enable their contribution to our shared humanity.
Action for Hope has a vision of a just and tolerant world, where communities risking social fragmentation because of war, displacement, and extreme poverty use creativity to face and surmount their difficult circumstances.
