We see the Silk Road as a symbol of cultural discovery and exchange, and the project uses artistic expression to nurture creativity similar to what was found on the road in ancient times. We're trying to serve as a common resource for musicians drawing on both ancient and current civilizations along the road.
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Silk Road embodies the spirit of discovery and exchange. We want to encourage people to look for what unites them instead of what divides them.Laura Freid
The music is very beautiful, but when people hear it they experience emotions and a meaning that goes beyond the performance. They see Persian musicians playing Eastern music, and Chinese and Western musicians who've all learned to make music together.
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We performed again in Chicago recently and heard what we thought was an echo. It turned out there was another woman from Mongolia who was singing a long song right back to Zola at that moment. It electrified the hall.
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