Jazz Sister Cities Music Education | KC Cares Nonprofit Radio

Feb 19, 2020

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Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and non-profit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice!

On episode 372 of KC Cares, we talk with Cheptoo Kositany, President with Jazz Sister Cities! Great discussion about musical education! Listen now!

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Jazz Sister Cities | Sat Feb 08 2020

Cheptoo Kositany, President

Jazz Sister Cities is a 501c3 non-profit that promotes Jazz as a tool for Building Cultural Bridges globally through engagement and collaboration with cities, programs and artists. Jazz Sister Cities aims to build a global movement and human network to bridge communities with Jazz as the passport.  

jazzsistercities.org

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Previous Episodes!

Derrick Johnson Empowering Youth Through Education and Literacy

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Derrick Johnson, the Kansas City Chiefs’ all-time leading tackler, has carried his drive from the field into philanthropy. In this KC Cares interview, he shares how his Defend the Dream Foundation transforms school libraries in low-income communities, giving kids access to age-appropriate books and bright, inviting spaces to read. He also discusses his new children’s book, Super DJ Saves Field Day, co-written with his wife, which encourages kids to discover their inner strength and values.

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Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteer, community activists, executive directors from various nonprofits in the Kansas City community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares!

Hosted by Ruth Baum Bigus and Bobby Keys

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Giving USA Report/Dr. Patrick Rooney (*Pre-Recorded?9:32)

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