The Music Academy in Fundacao provides a stage for talent from the local community, from children to adults, and allows them to study a wide variety of musical instruments, record albums, and build a network with musicians outside of Angola.
Strategic Philanthropy Project of the Menomadin Foundation in Angola: The Music Academy.
The Challenge
Most of the local children are not exposed to music and its power, depth, and magic, and none of them can play an instrument. Some of these children have a great musical talent that can’t be discovered.
The Opportunity
The Foundation supports the Music Academy that allows local children to learn to sing and play drums, guitar or piano. The Foundation also helps musicians with the borrowing of musical equipment and provides a private recording studio intended for recordings and rehearsals for artists with financial difficulties. The studio charges a low fee, and the money goes back to the community and social activities. The amphitheater located in the Foundation’s compound hosts cultural events and allows children to perform.
