Arts and Peace Education: The Richmond Youth Peace Project

• Published in: Harvard educational review Vol. 77; no. 3; pp. 379 - 382
• Main Authors: SCHARF, ADRIA, BHAGAT, RAM
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge Harvard Education Press 01.09.2007
• Subjects: Adolescents; Adult Programs; Advantaged; African Americans; Audiences; Authentic Learning; Children & youth; Community Relations; Cultural identity; Educational Attainment; Family Income; Homicide; Leadership Training; Learning; Learning Processes; Music Activities; Peace; Poetry; Self Actualization; Violence; Young Adults; Youth; United States > US; Virginia

Inspired by groups in Brazil that use music to promote social justice and civil rights, Bhagat sees drumming and, more generally, musical expression as a universal form of communication that can transcend cultural boundaries and reach youth who would not respond to more traditional forms of interven...