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Herbie Hancock: The Artist’s Role in Promoting Peace
In this powerful and inspiring video, legendary jazz pianist Herbie Hancock shares his profound vision on how artists can be catalysts for peace in our world. As president of the…
Herbie Hancock Awarded 2025 Polar Music Prize: Celebrating a Legacy of Jazz and Peace
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Herbie Hancock (@herbiehancock) Stockholm, Sweden – March 19 Jazz icon Herbie Hancock has been named a 2025 Polar Music Prize Laureate,…
Guam’s High School Students Lift High Their ‘Voices of Courage and Hope’
An abundance of talented Guam high school students came together on October 25 to showcase their remarkable talents and express their unwavering commitment to peace and unity in a competition…
An Overflow of Opportunity in Nestor Torres’s Tour of Guam Schools
In a remarkable celebration of music’s power to inspire and unite, Grammy Award-winning flutist and ICAP member Nestor Torres brought world-class artistry directly to Guam’s classrooms this October, touching the…
KIINA. – Illuminating Human Rights for All Through Their Inspiring Voice and Melodies.
The popular Japanese singer Kiyoshi Hikawa has made a profound impact on Japan’s entertainment industry and society as a whole. Born in Fukuoka in 1977, the performer (who prefers the…
Herbie Hancock: Shaping and Mentoring the Future of Jazz
On August 14, the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles resounded with the timeless melodies of jazz maestro (and ICAP president) Herbie Hancock. The concert, a golden jubilee celebration of Hancock’s…
John Beasley: Bridging the Present and Future of Jazz
John Beasley is a highly accomplished, Grammy-award-winning jazz pianist, composer and arranger. His influence spans across various musical genres and media. His illustrious career includes collaborations with iconic figures such…
From Guam to Vienna, Fueled by the Passion of Youth and the Love of Music
Your browser does not support the video tag. One of the greatest renewable global resources is the spirit to give back. This spirit is a hallmark of ICAP as it…
Guam Youth Peace Festival: Fostering Inspiration, Unity, and Friendship
On March 17, Guam’s youth gathered to showcase their talents at the Peace and Culture Center, marking a vibrant celebration of unity and creativity. The Tumon Bay Youth Orchestra (TBYC),…
Harmonies Bridging Continents: International Jazz Day 2024 Unites the World from Morocco
In a radiant display of cultural harmony, the 13th annual International Jazz Day (April 30) celebration wrapped up with a spectacular All-Star Global Concert at the new Palace of Arts…
Youth messages of peace, harmony, and resilience light up Guam’s Latte Festival
The Grand Finale of both the Action for Peace Talent Show and the Voices of Hope Poetry Slam Contest was held as part of Guam’s 12th Annual Latte Peace Festival,…
Guam’s 12th Annual Latte Peace Festival Puts the Spotlight on Unity and Harmony
Amid global political tensions that include the island of Guam, the Guam Municipality of Tamuning-Tumon-Harmon (“Tatuha”) courageously continued its tradition of promoting peace, friendship, diversity, and cultural exchange – not…
Voices of Hope Poetry Slam Competition- Video and Text of four contestants
“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…
Guam High School Poetic Artists Expresses ‘Voices of Hope’ and Peace
High school students of Guam took part in a vibrant Voices of Hope Poetry Slam Competition on December 13 at the city of Sinajana’s sparkling new Central Community Arts Hall…
Nestor Torres Inspires Hearts and Talents of High School Artists for Peace
One of the greatest renewable global resources is the spirit to give back. It is one of the hallmarks of ICAP, to connect with youth, the future artists and peacemakers…
Guam’s High School Students Come Together in a Powerful ‘Action for Peace’
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…
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 music as the jazz community gathered…
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 the raw expression in a dance…
Bill Clinton and Herbie Hancock Affirm the Power of Jazz to Inspire Understanding Between Cultures
In April, an extraordinary meeting of the minds took place as jazz icon Herbie Hancock and Bill Clinton, 43rd President of the United States (1993-2001), engaged in a captivating dialogue…
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 – the iconic American art form…
Wayne Shorter: A Lifetime of Indelible Footprints on the Path of Peace, Joy, and Music
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 decades, Mr. Shorter, a twelve-time…
Athletic thrills and the spirit of global harmony on display at the World Cup in Qatar
The 2022 World Cup, held in Qatar, has just concluded with an exciting match between Argentina and defending champions, France. Argentina emerged triumphant, winning their third Cup in six final…
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, former mayor of Hawaii County,…
Bringing the bass to the top of the mountain – Ron Carter strives for perpetual excellence
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 Note is a deep dive…