It started with a viral video I came across on Facebook last year. Imagine children living with their families on a landfill. It's the way of life for the families of Cateura, Paraguay. In an effort to keep the kids from playing in the landfill, a local garbage picker and a local musician decided to bring music to the children of Cateura. They began searching the garbage with a new mission: to make instruments from the "trash" that is their livelihood.
The story that emerged is one of the most inspirational I've ever seen. Take a few minutes to watch the video that started it all and see how one innovative idea is changing so many lives with the Landfill Harmonic.
Now that you've seen the video, you're probably thinking, "What's next for the Landfill Harmonic?" Three production companies, along with their sponsors and partners, have come together to make a documentary about the story. Depending on the amount of money they raise, they're hoping to go further than just a movie. From instrument drives to educational workshops that teach kids to build their own recycled instruments, it is clear that the production companies and others involved have high hopes for how the Landfill Harmonic can inspire people around the world.
As do we.
Every dollar or minute of help counts. Spreading education and instruments to people around the world who otherwise don't have access is priceless. Please stay tuned, I anticipate big things coming from Landfill Harmonic and those who are doing everything they can to get their story heard.
This story is important, and I wanted to share it with you, our readers. See their website to donate or get involved. We did, and we hope you will too. http://www.landfillharmonicmovie.com/
Make sure to check back next Tuesday to see our next blog post, which highlights the life and celebrates the birthday (April 9th, 1887) of Florence Price, a composer whose story we should all know.
Heather (iCA President)
www.InstrumentCareApparel.com
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