The JMI Power of Music Podcast

Dancing monks, Arabic resilience and reforming music education with Georgie Pope (MARSM)

Episode Summary

🎟️ Discover MARSM’s Georgie Pope and her musical journey from ethnographic studies and music tourism in India, to revitalising music education in the UK and beyond. In this inspiring episode of The Power of Music Podcast, we welcome Georgie Pope, a music promoter, entrepreneur, and ethnomusicologist whose work shines a light on the transformative power of music and dance.

Episode Notes

From her studies of Vaishnavite in Northeast India to her work with SOAS University, MARSM, and the Global Music Academy, Georgie has dedicated her career to fostering cultural understanding through music. Whether it's putting Arab musicians on the map or helping schools diversify their curriculums, her work is a testament to music's ability to build bridges across borders.

🌟 Tune in as we discuss the role of music in empathy, the challenges of curating cultural events, and how music helps us connect with others in a fast-changing world. Georgie also shares insights on the responsibility of musicians to share their art meaningfully, even in times of conflict.

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