The AZORES Blog
Our Journey to the Azores, São Miguel Beaches and Museum: Day 1
On Saturday, we began our journey to The Azores at Newark Airport. The crew met at our terminal to check in together before our overnight flight, where we encountered our first hurdles. Upon checking in with our airline, half of the class was informed our carry-on...
Understanding Music’s Role in Cultural Sustainability at The MET
On Wednesday, March 6th, a small crew of our students, accompanied by producers and directors Dr. Maria Luskay and Professor Lou Guarneri, visited the famed Metropolitan Museum of Art (or the MET) to gather important details on music’s relationship to cultural...
Cultural Sustainability: Keeping Traditions Alive in a Changing World
Cultural sustainability is about preserving and passing down traditions, customs, and cultural identity to future generations. From indigenous practices to historic architecture, every piece of cultural heritage matters in shaping the world around us.
Exploring the Heritage of the Viola da Terra
Our 2025 documentary will take us to the Azores Islands, an archipelago 1,600 kilometers off the coast of mainland Portugal. The traditional music native to the Azores is directly linked to its cultural heritage; thanks to the uniqueness of the region's primary...