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Women of the World聽is an award-winning international vocal quartet that performs original and traditional folk music with a contemporary twist, in聽37 languages. The four singers represent Japan, Turkey, India, and the聽USA. Despite differences in their upbringing, language, religion, ethnicity, food, and music, they are bound by one unique desire to explore sounds, rhythms, and musical vocabulary from all over the world.
Since 2008, Women of the World has journeyed through the music of聽Africa,聽South America, Asia and Europe, presenting audiences an exhilarating experience through chants, storytelling, dance, percussion, and improvisation.
Mentored by Grammy-award winning maestro,聽Bobby McFerrin, Women of the World have also collaborated with powerhouse American songstress聽Nona Hendryx, African vocal icon聽Angelique Kidjo, Greek classical artist聽Mario Frangoulis, and the聽Boston Pops Orchestra聽led by maestro conductor聽Keith Lockhart.
Their many accolades include winning the title of聽2017 world champions聽at the聽International A Cappella competition OPEN聽by Varsity Vocals, becoming聽2014 Harmony Sweepstakes聽national champions, and being nominated for the聽2014 Independent Music Awards聽and the聽2013 Boston Music Awards. They have extensively toured North America, Europe, and Asia.
Women of the World creates music that is borderless and spirited. Music that carries the undeniable message of unity and peace.
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