globalFEST has quickly established itself as one of the world's most influential global music platforms, expanding from a renowned festival and showcase to an impactful non-profit service provider for curators, artists, and performing arts organizations. With its support, international and regional American music is being brought into focus in the more significant performing arts industry. The programs have grown to encompass the selection of great festivals and stages, the commissioning and circulation of urgent grants, an alliance with NPR Music's All Songs Considered and its Tiny Desk series, and Wavelengths—a conference that focuses on music industry topics.
NPR has collaborated with globalFEST for an exhilarating online music event, aptly named Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST: three nights, nine bands, and many musical cultures. Through this festival, globalFEST promotes networking and cultural diplomacy, deepens mutual appreciation among its participants, and uplifts international artistry in the US by forming new audiences and providing sustainable pathways for world music.
At the epicenter of Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST lies a festival that educates, invigorates, and encourages exploration for art professionals looking to showcase talent from diverse backgrounds. As this initiative continues to spread throughout stages in America and worldwide, its impact is becoming ever clearer - providing audiences with an opportunity to experience cultures far away and right at home. Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST strives to break down cultural and social barriers by bringing international music to the forefront of the performing arts. Through their program, they work hard to create creative and artistic connections that will help build a lasting ecosystem for regional American and global music.
Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST firmly believes music is a powerful tool for uniting the world and promoting cultural diversity. To achieve this goal, the festival actively promotes a wide range of traditional and contemporary musical styles from around the globe. The festival strives to place these sounds at the heart of artistic discourse and performance-based activities.
Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST is dedicated to amplifying the voices of diverse artists worldwide, giving them access to a broader audience and fostering an inclusive cultural sector. This initiative strives to create equitable economic opportunities for these talented individuals while preserving culturally specific music traditions across every continent through meaningful industry support each year.