ICAP artist Karine Plantadit made history when she was nominated for a Tony Award in the Best Featured Actress in a Musical category for her work in Come Fly Away. Her fellow nominees were Barbara Cook, Angela Lansbury, Lillias White, and Katie Finneran, who ended up winning the award. While the other nominees had all…
In the Czech Republic, two young brothers – Honza and David Šťastný – are quietly leading an educational movement that blends academic support with mentorship, purpose, and community. Their story is a testament to how youth-led initiatives can foster peace by empowering others through learning. Raised in a family deeply rooted in education and entrepreneurship,…
The relationship between Mongolia and Japan has deep historical roots that stretch back over seven centuries. In 1274 and 1281, massive Mongolian naval forces attempted to invade Japan with fleets estimated at nearly 100,000 ships. However, both invasion attempts ended in disaster when powerful typhoons—known to the Japanese as “kamikaze” or “divine wind”—struck the Mongol…
Stockholm, Sweden – May 27, 2025 – Jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, received the prestigious 2025 Polar Music Prize from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden at a glittering ceremony held at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm on Tuesday evening. The legendary musician was honored alongside rock band Queen and conductor-soprano Barbara Hannigan in…
May 4, 2025 – The global community gathered to celebrate the 14th annual International Jazz Day on April 30, 2025, highlighting jazz as a universal language of peace and dialogue. This UNESCO-designated event, led by legendary pianist Herbie Hancock, who serves as both UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and President of the International Committee of Artists for…
On September 14, 2023, the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship-an event celebrating guitarists who play without a pick-was held in Winfield, Kansas. For Momo Kimura, this was her sixth attempt at the renowned competition, and it finally brought her a well-deserved victory. The win was made even sweeter by a congratulatory message from jazz legend Herbie…
“What Reasons Do We Have?” by Madison Luján from Southern High School Peace stood during the creation of Earth Peace stood during the unity of civilization She nurtures friendships She gives happiness She defends from harm She allows connection Why isn’t she standing? Is she like Motanui? Did we steal her heart? Did we resist…
With their hearts fixed firmly on contributing to what is likely the world’s most important need – peace in our highly diverse world – public high school students in Guam showcased their many talents at the Agana Shopping Center on November 22. Billed as a talent show competition, the well-attended performance took place under the…
The sound of her cry pierces the centuries, expressing the trauma of women, whose roles within humanity are essential, but whose lives have often been reduced to being objects to meet the demands and foibles of men. Iphigenia, daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, according to popular versions of the ancient Greek myth, is sacrificed in…
ICAP co-president Wayne Shorter honored at 2018 Kennedy Center. See this article from CBS This Morning Click Here to view this story