Ep 5 – Kansas City

As a boy growing up in Kansas City, Enrique Chi connected to his culture through music. Years later, as a Latin Grammy-nominated artist, he and his bandmates wanted to help young musicians find that same connection. This past July, they staged an ambitious arts and music festival, allowing emerging talent to perform alongside national acts. But first, they had to get through rehearsals. 

What is No Place Like Home?

No Place Like Home is the story of one of the largest public art campaigns in American History: Arts For Everybody. On July 27th, 2024, 18 communities across the country staged simultaneous performances hoping to answer one big question: can art help heal our divided nation? In this documentary podcast, we go inside these communities, speaking with artists, leaders, and public health experts to learn how they are using art to transform society, with surprising results. Narrated by award-winning poet Marc Bamuthi Joseph.