About the Music: Field recordings were taken by Matt Fahey of the youth from Neighbourhood 29 speaking and singing and were later accompanied/orchestrated by Mike Simonelli in Boston, MA.
The music is availibe here for free download and streaming: http://neighbourhood29.bandcamp.com/
(Photograph by Jashar- Age 9)
About the Photography: This is Neighbourhood 29 was a photographic project created by young people aged 7 to 17 living in the Fushe Kosove area of Pristina. The children were Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian, the poorest community in the poorest country in Europe. It was supported by the volunteers of Kosovan NGO The Ideas Partnership as a part of their Summer Programme July-Aug 2011.
The overall aim of the photography project was simple: each participant was given a camera, some basic training on how to use it and then the freedom to explore, experiment and express their creativity by taking photos to represent their neighbourhood. The project provided a exciting and memorable experience for the young people as most of them had never used a camera before. It also gave them a chance to showcase the community from their unique perspective, to the rest of the world.
They have already had their opening exhibit and are planning more exhibits internationally in the near future.
(Photograph by Fidan- Age 9)
Photos: http://www.neighbourhood29.com/
Here's a video I put together of the music synched with the photographs taken by the youth:
Thank you everyone for listening, for giving feedback, for donating to The Ideas Partnership in supporting these youth, and for help spreading the word through posting about - you are all amazing - much love to you all.
(Photograph by Besim- Age 12)
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