Posted: Tuesday, August 13, 2024. 2:24 pm CST.
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: The National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) has announced its latest initiative – “The Belize Music Project.”
The Belize Music Project is headed by Belizean producer Ivan Duran.
The public presentation of the project will be held at the Government House in Belize City at 10 am on 14 August, 2024.
The Belize Music Project aims to document and celebrate the rich musical heritage of Belize while reconnecting younger generations with their cultural roots.
Key initiatives include comprehensive 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 on the evolution of Belizean music over the past 100 years and the establishment of a 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲 for public access.
By 2025, the project will produce a new album featuring 𝟭𝟮 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 that honour Belize’s musical traditions while embracing modern sounds.
Additionally, a multi-format 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝘀𝗲𝘁 titled “100 Years of Music in Belize” will be created, showcasing 100 significant historical recordings alongside a publication detailing musical milestones, artist biographies, and historical photos.
𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 will engage youth in Belizean music, while collaborations with 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 will reinterpret traditional sounds for modern audiences.
The project will utilize 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 to promote global appreciation of Belizean music.
NICH noted that the 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 will be developed to offer an immersive experience, and cultural diplomacy initiatives will strengthen international ties with music institutions.
The Belize Music Project operates under the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) in collaboration with the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and various partners, including the Belize Archives & Records Service, the University of Belize, and the Belize National Library Service and Information System, musicians, families and the diaspora.
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