Diversity Equity and Inclusion for the Fine Arts and Education feat. Sana Colter SheConfidential® Podcast

For many of us, a song or even the first few notes of a tune are enough to transport us to a particular time, feeling, place, or face. During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual concerts, and online music events provided the healing and connections we needed. Now that the world is fumbling towards a new normal, everyone is trying to regroup. 
But even before the pandemic, certain facets of the arts community were already struggling. Orchestras and symphonies, needing to attract new devoted patrons, were falling short on appeal and relevance as a result of their lack of diversity and connection to prospective audiences. 
A 2016 study of the League of American Orchestras indicated that Black musicians made up less than 2% of orchestras despite being 12% of the US population. Why aren't there more Black musicians?
On the new SheConfidential podcast episode, musician and CREATE (Cultural Rhythm Expressing Art to Empower) founder and president, Sana Colter describes the factors contributing to the underrepresentation of Black musicians and identifies ways this can be addressed. 
In addition, Sana also discusses:
Links between school budgets and arts programs Options for careers in the artsWays to pay for musical training and instruments Importance of expanding diversity and inclusion efforts to attract and support young artistsRole of CREATE (Cultural Rhythm Expressing Art to Empower) in highlighting the work of Black/Latinx artists.Ways the public can support artists and programs/training for aspiring artists 
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GUEST
Sana Colter
musician and founder and president of CREATE (Cultural Rhythm Expressing Art to Empower)
 
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