onebeat

OneBeat is a global music exchange program that brings together emerging musicians from diverse backgrounds to collaborate on original music and perform publicly. The program emphasizes cross-cultural collaboration, artistic innovation, and social impact through music.

Participants typically engage in residencies, collaborative workshops, and writing sessions that culminate in performances at venues, festivals, and educational settings. The program blends in-person gatherings with online collaboration to connect artists across borders and disciplines, including composers, instrumentalists, vocalists, and producers. Through these activities, OneBeat aims to foster creative exchange, professional development, and intercultural understanding.

Since its inception in the early 2010s, OneBeat has facilitated hundreds of artists from dozens of countries, producing concerts, recordings, and multimedia projects. Projects often address themes such as migration, displacement, identity, and community resilience, while promoting cultural diplomacy and international exchange. The program collaborates with partner organizations, funders, and venues to maximize its reach and impact, supporting both artistic creation and public engagement.

As a model of cultural diplomacy, OneBeat is cited in discussions of arts-driven international collaboration and music-led approaches to social change. The program is presented as an example of how music can connect communities, amplify diverse voices, and contribute to global dialogue through creative practice.