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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.

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  • Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett
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    I love Tony so much….His commitment to human rights and to humanity is something he’s taught me to take with me in all I do….For anybody that has a family member or somebody that they love suffering from Alzheimers or dementia, music is magic.

    LADY GAGA
    Talking about Tony Bennett, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

  • Justin Kauflin
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    One thing that I realized quite quickly when getting into jazz in high school was that so much of the DNA of jazz is passed on through mentorship — the younger musician seeks out the more experienced player to get that wisdom and advice.

    JUSTIN KAUFLIN
    CoGenerate Livestream

  • JONI MITCHELLCBS Mornings
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    The generations are always kind of apart. Paul McCartney came to one of our jams and he said it was great to be surrounded by young, up-and-coming musicians. It wasn’t something he’d experienced. The generations kind of stay apart. But thanks to Brandi, I’m included.

    JONI MITCHELL
    CBS Mornings

  • TRACY CHAPMANTalking about Luke Combs, Billboard
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    I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honored to be there. I’m happy for Luke and his success and grateful that new fans have found and embraced ‘Fast Car.

    TRACY CHAPMAN
    Talking about Luke Combs, Billboard

  • Brandi Carlile and Joni Mitchell
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    I think that she [Joni Mitchell] has always changed the world through music, and now she’s changing the world through music by causing young people to congregate around her and raise the bar on each other and on a sense of community.

    BRANDI CARLILE
    CBS Mornings

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