Jazz Visionary, ICAP Pioneer – Celebrating the Life of Wayne Shorter at Hollywood Bowl
On August 23, one of America’s most iconic performance venues – the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles – witnessed an outpouring of emotion and...
The Culinary Art of Nourishing Peace – José Andrés and World Central Kitchen
In the world of the arts, it’s natural to celebrate the transformative power of a piece of music or its performers, or to praise...
Bill Clinton and Herbie Hancock Affirm the Power of Jazz to Inspire Understanding Between...
In April, an extraordinary meeting of the minds took place as jazz icon Herbie Hancock and Bill Clinton, 43rd President of the United States...
International Jazz Day 2023 celebrates the power of collaboration amid rich diversity
On April 30, the world celebrated International Jazz Day, the twelfth time this annual global
event has honored the legacy and impact of jazz –...
Wayne Shorter: A Lifetime of Indelible Footprints on the Path of Peace, Joy, and...
On March 2, our beloved co-president of the International Committee of Artists for Peace, Wayne Shorter, died. He was 89.
In a career spanning eight...
Athletic thrills and the spirit of global harmony on display at the World Cup...
The 2022 World Cup, held in Qatar, has just concluded with an exciting match between Argentina and defending champions, France. Argentina emerged triumphant, winning...
Park named in memory of Billy Kenoi, mastermind of the Hilo World Peace Festival
Among the cherished goals of ICAP is the ongoing expansion of global friendships as a golden pathway to peace.
And the friendship with Billy Kenoi,...
Bringing the bass to the top of the mountain – Ron Carter strives for...
A new two-hour documentary on PBS, the U.S. public television network, shines a spotlight on preeminent jazz bassist Ron Carter.
Ron Carter: Finding the Right...
International Jazz Day 2022 kicks off second decade celebrating America’s musical art form
On April 30, the 11th annual International Jazz Day saw celebrations in the form of live musical eruptions in more than 180 nations.
The main...
Hearts and strings gather in global support of Ukraine
“Music happens to be an art form that transcends language.”
“Creativity and artistic endeavors have a mission that goes far beyond just making music for...