Music Across Generations

Elevating the power of music to bring generations together

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.

Essays & Events

Concerts in Motion Fights Social Isolation by Bringing Music to New York’s Elders

We’re partnering with The Eisner Foundation on a new program called Music Across Generations, which explores and celebrates how music brings generations together to bridge divides, create connection, and strengthen communities. This Q&A series shines a light on...