Music Across Generations
Elevating the power of music to bring generations together
Music is one of the best ways not only to tell the story of cogeneration, but to show what it looks – and sounds – like.
The context
In the broader culture, intergenerational music collaboration is having a moment. A few examples: Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs, Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile (pictured above), Billy Joel and Icelandic cellist Laufey, and Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga.
At the same time, scores of local programs regularly bring generations together to make music, including the Heart of Los Angeles Intergenerational Orchestra, Big Band and Choir; Dancing With the Spirit; and Concerts in Motion.
The program
At CoGenerate, music has been a foundational source of inspiration for our efforts to bring generations together. With support from the Eisner Foundation, we’re launching Music Across Generations to:
- Showcase and leverage the power of music to bring generations together to advance cogeneration.
- Catalyze more opportunities for older and younger people to make music together in ways that reduce loneliness and social isolation, fight polarization, bridge divides, and build strong communities.
Coming Soon
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Essays & Events
Two Oscar-winning Films Shine a Light on Intergenerational Connection
Despite the ongoing drumbeat of generational conflict (a hate story), right in front of us is evidence of a new narrative of cross-generational connection and collaboration (a love story). That love story was on full display at the Grammys, most visibly in the Tracy...
Music Is Having a Moment — And It’s a Cogenerational One.
Sunday’s show featured three big moments reminding us that music can be a bridge not only across race, culture, and genre, but also age. Tracy Chapman & Luke Combs. Much attention, rightfully, has gone to the duet between Tracy Chapman, who turns 60 next month,...