Connecting communities globally. Empowering Artists as leaders locally. Building Solidarity.
Youth around the world are working to uplift themselves and their communities. Chicago's South Side; Bethlehem, Palestine; and Cape Town, South Africa may be distant geographically but their histories and current struggles are deeply intertwined. Solidarity Studios seeks to strengthen the natural bonds of these communities. Learn more and join us below.
Solidarity Spotlight: open beat night
6:00-9:00pm Aug 28, 2024
Beats in the Forest Workshop
Oct 12, 2024 - Oct 13, 2024
Curriculum
Featured Sample Packs
SOUNDS OF PALESTINE
Chicago Southside producers and beatmakers recorded samples of Palestinian instruments at the 2019 Solidarity Studios workshop at the Inner City Muslim Action Network in Chicago, Illinois. We encourage our supporters to use these samples to continue to keep the culture and sounds of Palestine alive.
KPANLOGO RIDDIM
Kpanlogo is the traditional style of music upheld by Ghanaian youth that Kwame Nkrumah used in political campaigns to unite the newly founded country of Ghana in 1957, after he liberated Ghana from English colonial control. Join the Kpanlogo Riddim Competition by remixing a sample from this pack.
Beat Passport
The Beat Passport is a revolutionary booklet that unlocks the power of global rhythms and drum patterns, bringing a world of music to your fingertips.
This booklet does not require expensive music software and includes step by step instructions for beginner level beat makers to make their first beat.
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