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Summer Arts Lounge 2024: Wrapping up three months on the Spree in Friedrichshain
The Althafen Foundation concluded its inaugural summer season with the Summer Arts Lounge 2024, a three-month interdisciplinary festival featuring world-class classical music, jazz, and fine arts. Held in a newly repurposed river-level space in Friedrichshain, the event brought together celebrated artists, ambitious programming, and an international team to establish itself as a significant addition to Berlin’s cultural landscape.
From Nairobi Slums to Global Stages: Zeynep Alpan and Taya König-Tarasevich on Leading a Boot Camp for Ghetto Classics
Both Taya and Zeynep continue to push boundaries in their respective careers while carrying the spirit of Ghetto Classics with them, proving that music education can transform lives, from the slums of Nairobi to the world’s grandest stages.