Pianos for Peace

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Pianos for Peace
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Founded2015
TypeNonprofit organization
Location
Area served
Metro Atlanta
Founder & CEO
Malek Jandali[1][2]
WebsitePianosforPeace.org

Pianos for Peace is a nonprofit organization founded by composer and pianist Malek Jandali.[3] It is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Atlanta. Pianos for Peace mission is to build peace through music and education.

The annual Pianos for Peace Festival takes place in Atlanta over a two-week period where painted pianos are placed in public spaces and parks of the city for anyone to play.[4] Afterward, the pianos are donated to schools, community centers, hospitals, nursing homes and other organizations in need.[5] Pianos for Peace volunteer artists contribute to year-round outreach programs that reach various under-resourced communities throughout Metro Atlanta.

In 2019, Pianos for Peace displayed two of their painted pianos for the Music for Peace celebration in Ashland, Oregon, organized by . After the event, one will be donated to a public school, while the other one will be displayed in a public building in the city of Phoenix.[6]

Gallery[]

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References[]

  1. ^ "Syrian-American Spreads Peace Through Music, Art | Voice of America - English". www.voanews.com. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  2. ^ "Forsyth County high school students painted this piano for peace". www.forsythnews.com. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  3. ^ "Atlanta Composer From Syria Promotes 'Pianos For Peace'". City Lights. WABE. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  4. ^ Wehelie, Benazir. "Malek Jandali's Musical Universe: Songs for Peace". The Emory Wheel. Emory University. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  5. ^ Emerson, Bo. "Syrian transplant spreading harmony with Pianos for Peace". AJC.com. Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  6. ^ Tribune, Tony Boom for the Mail (2019-09-21). "Painted pianos a highlight from Music for Peace week". Mail Tribune. Retrieved 2020-06-24.

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