http://www.miagi.co.za
MIAGI – MUSIC IS A GREAT INVESTMENT (Reg. No. 2001/015788/08) is a Section 21 company – not for profit based in South Africa, established in 2001 with the support of the South African Department of Arts and Culture.
MIAGI invests in human capacity through music. Human capacity is the only way to sustainability and sustainability is economic growth.
To unite the power of classical, indigenous and jazz and thus offer a key to positive social development and to deep understanding between people across all borders.
“Sustainable development and the flourishing of culture are interdependent”
(UNESCO)
Our vision also encompasses:
Poverty reduction in the long-term
Consolidating democracy and promoting human rights
MIAGI - ' MUSIC IS A GREAT INVESTMENT', the South African section 21 - not-for-profit company - addresses the issue of ethnic relations through its all-inclusive programming. By offering a platform for intercultural creative dialogue, MIAGI brings young people, artists and audiences together that would otherwise never meet.
MIAGI promotes music education for children and youth as an effective tool for social upliftment
Studies world-wide show that music education and participation in musical activities are the right tools to awaken young people’s creative vocation, promote social development and community cohesion, develop life skills and enhance career opportunities.
'No Boundaries' CD with Ladysmith Black Mambazo and the English Chamber Orchestra.
'Our World' CD with Soweto String Quartet and MIAGI Orchestra.
14 major MIAGI commissioned intercultural works - find more information about these works under 'About us' www.miagi.co.za.
