Berklee Blogs About: Southeast Asia
October 1, 2011
The Earth Stringband, including alumnus guitarist Stash Wyslouch, teaches bluegrass tunes to schoolchildren in Laos.
The Rhythm Road is a project of the U.S. State Department and Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Wowing United States audiences isn't enough for Berklee alumni roots supergroup the Earth Stringband. This September and October, they have the unique opportunity to perform and teach in Southeast Asia, including countries few Americans see—Burma and Timor-Leste. Andy, Eric, Sam, and Stash are eating peppers and bugs, riding elephants, listening to Laotian traditional music, and generally reveling in the cross-cultural exchange.
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