Video: Assistant Professor of Music Damascus Kafumbe, who grew up in the Nile River Basin, gives a preview of The Nile Project at Middlebury.

Middlebury, VT—The Nile Project, a musical collaborative of East African artists drawn from the eleven countries touching the world’s longest river, will visit the Middlebury College community March 30 through April 3. The project uses music to raise awareness for the Nile basin’s sustainability challenges.

During four days of residency activities including participatory workshops, keynote talks, and class visits, the Nile Project artists will explore a variety of cultural, political, and environmental issues, culminating in a high-energy, public concert on Thursday, April 2 at 8:00 PM in Wilson Hall of the college’s McCullough Student Center.

More details and ticket information here.