OneBeat, a U.S.-based music exchange residency, is now accepting applications for its new program in Ghana.
OneBeat Ghana is a two-week residency for socially engaged artist-entrepreneurs from Ghana, Nigeria, and the United States (ages 19-35).
The program will bring together 11-12 artists from all three countries to exchange ideas and strategies for building stronger artist communities and creative economies in the region.
Fellows will participate in skill shares and discussions, creative exercises, and workshops led by guest artists. They will also work to develop project proposals that address the challenges facing musicians in the region. At the end of the residency, fellows will present their proposals in Accra.
OneBeat Ghana is led by Poetra Asantewa, a OneBeat alumnus and founder of the arts collective Black Girls Glow. The program is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and is produced by Bang on a Can’s Found Sound Nation.
Applications are due by July 14, 2023. To learn more and apply, visit the OneBeat Ghana website.
Here are some of the benefits of participating in OneBeat Ghana:
1.The opportunity to collaborate with other musicians from Ghana, Nigeria, and the United States
2.The chance to learn from experienced artists and mentors
3.The opportunity to develop your project proposal and receive feedback from experts
4. The opportunity to present your project in Accra
If you are a musician who is passionate about building stronger creative economies, then OneBeat Ghana is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply today and start your journey to becoming a global leader in the music industry.
Link to the OneBeat Ghana website: https://onebeatghana2023.fsn-apply.org/
