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Landfill Harmonic - Film Trailer

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A cello made from an oil can and pieces of wood thrown in the garbage; a saxophone made of spoons and buttons. These are the instruments crafted by Nicolas, a recycler with no previous experience making musical instruments, living hand-to-mouth by the garbage dump in Catuera, Paraguay. Inspired by this initiative and creativity, Maestro Luis Szaran, director of "Sounds of the Earth," formed a "recycled orchestra" with children living at the dump. "Our main goal isn't to form good musicians, but to form good citizens." Now 30 members strong, listen to the sweet sounds of these recycled instruments and the hopes and dreams of the children who play them.
Be The Change
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Learn more about "Landfill Harmonic" and find out how you can get involved in spreading this story.
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El Sistema is an innovative music program that has impacted hundreds of thousands of poor children in Venezuela. Watch this TED talk by founder, Dr. Jose Antonio Abreu.
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Introduce a child to a musical instrument, and notice the transformation that takes place in the child.
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Reflections (86)

Ellen LaCapria
The power of music and creativity
John Hall
Sound vibration + Love Energy from the heart of the musician and the listener = Spiritual Magic
haia
vision of spirit . One man garbage is another man treasure. Neuroplasticity their brain can change, adapt,create instrument not only one person rather the change more powerful as a group.
Rochna
where there is will, there is way. the opportunities are there. look around and and use the gift from the nature. thank you team for doing such a marvelous job. Inspire many. God bless you.
unonanamuss
it shows talent isn't a income level its an opportunity to be developed no matter how poor talent is there it just needs some inspiration & motivation.
Patricia
In New Delhi, India my senses were overwhelmed, sickened by the contrast of splendor and squalor, wealth and poverty. I was surrounded bu a sea of hands pleading for help. Then I heard the sweet poignant sounds of a violin. One of the men in rags was playing a makeshift violin, a cigar box with two strings and a twig with strings tied from end to end. The ability of the human spirit to create beauty in the midst of misery gives me hope.
Jyoti
It is not necessary to label right and wrong that you see, no point brooding WHY, do right by you, create peace and happiness and let the humanity or better still, Universe enjoy!what a beautiful,music!
Chloe
This remarkable courage and intention of the people to transform through music....

But I have a problem, its in Spanish! How may I change it to English ?
bunny
Wow it's amazing to see .these kids can change the world with right guidance and a nice mentor .
Collis
Very inspiring! When the music touches my heart and soul I am deeply moved.
paula
Beautiful music - in a most unlikely place.
Evidence of the spirit and beauty within children, the power of inspiration and imagination and one teacher who does not give up!
val
WOW how ingenious

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