AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCultural Heritage in Action: In Les Cayes, Haiti, a new drumming program is teaching young people traditional rhythms and helping pass on Haitian musical identity across generations. Community & Arts Funding: Saskatchewan is pitching its summer tourism push with museums, festivals, parks, and heritage sites, aiming to turn culture into real travel dollars. Culture Under Pressure: Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival turned deadly after gunfire killed two and injured six, prompting a manhunt and renewed debate about public safety at family events. Local Culture Politics: The UK’s “Town of Culture” race is hitting bittersweet notes as Strabane’s Alley Theatre closure clashes with its bid, while other towns like Corby keep campaigning on shared heritage. Pop Culture & Representation: Disney’s live-action Moana coverage continues to spotlight why representation matters, as creators discuss honoring Polynesian culture. Entertainment & Trauma: Ram Kapoor revealed he was molested at 13 on Lock Upp 2, describing how it left him deeply traumatised. Music Loss: India mourns legendary playback singer S. Janaki, with PM Modi calling her an “irreparable loss” to music and culture.
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