Arts

Ethiopian 'Sesame Street' teaches life-saving lessons

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:00:42 -0400

Bruktawit Tigabu, the 2001 winner of the Rolex Awards for Enterprise, Young Laureates Programme and member of the Baha'i Faith, is featured in CNN International's African Voices for her co-creation of Ethiopian children's TV show "Tsehai Loves Learning."

And the award for Most Innovative Music Video goes to: Andy Grammer!

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:52:52 -0400

Congratulations to Los Angeles Baha'i Andy Grammer for winning the 'Most Innovative Music Video' award from O Music Awards.

Naw Ruz message to Iran's people inspires launch of online documentary series about human rights

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Three short films released today, featuring interviews with Iranian Baha'is whose families have been persecuted by the Iranian government, mark the launch of a series of mini-documentaries – titled "Angels of Iran" – that focus on the country's human rights record.

Registration Open for the 5th Annual Baha'i Choral Music Festival - May 26-29, 2011

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:05:18 -0500

Since its start in 2007, the annual Baha'i House of Worship Choral Music Festival has attracted musicians and sacred music lovers from around the world. As many as 200 singers spend three days together, learning and rehearsing the a cappella choir parts. The festivals culminate with free, public performances, often for full audiences in the 1200-seat Baha'i House of Worship auditorium.

Positive Hip Hop: Common Market

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:57:14 -0500

Carl highlights the band Common Market in his blog Losing Sight of Land.

James Moody was world-renowned as jazz master

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:54:09 -0500

James Moody was a world-renowned, Grammy award-winning jazz saxophonist and flutist. He contributed music to Baha'i events, including the Second Baha'i World Congress in 1992, even before he formally enrolled in the Baha'i Faith.

5th Annual Baha'i Choral Music Festival - May 26-29, 2011

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:14:26 -0500

The dates for the 2011 Baha'i Choral Music Festival have been set: Thursday, May 26 though Sunday, May 29, 2011. Two free concerts will be held at the House of Worship on Sunday, May 29th at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Andy Grammer Rocks!

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:07:28 -0400

In Yours Ambiguously blogger E.E. Talisman shares this rockin new music video by Baha'i artist, Andy Grammer. This video is interactive - you get to choose what adventure Andy takes!

Cape of Good Hope — Love, Compassion, and Race

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:24:38 -0400

Moving Pictures, a blog about films that challege, inspire, and provoke thought, reviews the film Cape of Good Hope by Baha'i film director, Mark Bamford.

"This thought-provoking comedy explores the ever-present friction between class, race and faith in modern-day South Africa, tracing the intersection of multiple lives."

"Music as a ladder for your souls..."

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:04:12 -0400

Justin Johnson, in his blog, Pearls of Inner Significance, shares some of his very favorite uplifting/beautiful/contemplative pieces of music or chants and wants to know what your favorites are.