For years now American Voices has been bringing innovative Broadway programming to countries all over the world, inspiring young actors and musicians. This episoide follows John Ferguson and Broadway expert Peter Thoreson to Turkmenistan where they help young aspiring vocalists, actors and dancers find both their inner and outer voice.

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American Voices’ founder, John Ferguson, first met Elham Fanoos and Milad Yousif during a teaching stint at the Afghanistan National Institute of Music, aka ANIM, in Kabul in 2011. They both come from an extended family of artists and musicians, and were already displaying great talent and drive when John taught them as Tweens in Kabul.

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Many of the rest of the Fanoos family have been airlifted to the US since this podcast was recorded and with the help of AV have formed a the program will perform on July 30, 2022 at Lincoln Center’s GlobalFEST and then hit the road covering venues from New Jersey and Connecticut to Minnisota, Michigan and Chicago’s famous Old Town Folk Music School.

This conversation is an intimate view into the lives of uprooted musicians and hopefully a new beginning for a family that deserves to have their story told as well as an overview of American Voices’ groundbreaking performances and collaborations in Kabul, Mazar-i-Sharif and Herat from 2006-2011.

Fox News Article with reuniting video: https://www.foxnews.com/world/afghan-refugees-reunite-five-years-apart-fox-corporation

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In episode two we’ll be spending time with the incredibly talented NY based hip hop artist Farbeon, covering his music, life experiences and teaching philosophies. Farbeon has worked intimately with some of the many American Voices sponsored YES Academies in Iraq, Eritrea and Indonesia, which bring vital music education to youth across the world and 100% off the beaten path.

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In the first episode of the Arts on the Edge podcast, we dive into the rich history of American Voices and how founder John Ferguson was inspired to connect people across the world with music. 

Learn more about American Voices: www.americanvoices.org

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