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Can Music Build Empathy? Silkroad’s Mission Is to Prove It Can

The sprawling global musical collective founded by Yo-Yo Ma, now led by Rhiannon Giddens, is 25 years old. Its mission, the artists say, is more urgent than ever.

  • Silkroad Ensemble founded in 2000 to celebrate diverse cultures along Silk Road.
  • Ensemble's message of creativity over destruction relevant in current destructive world.

Embracing the Darkness: 5 European Festivals of Light

From Turin to Helsinki, glowing installations light up the late fall and winter skies.

  • Luci d Artista festival in Turin runs until January 10
  • Prague's festival starts mid-October, using light as medium
  • Copenhagen's festival runs January 29 to February 21

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