Women of the World is an award-winning interna-tional a cappella quartet that performs original and traditional folk music with a contemporary twist, in 29 languages. The four singers represent Japan, Italy, India, and USA (by way of Haiti). Despite differences in their upbringing, language, religion, ethnicity, food, and music, they are bound by one unique desire: to explore sounds, rhythms, and musical vocabulary from all over the world.

Since 2008, Women of the World has journeyed through the music of Africa, South America, Asia and Europe, presenting audiences an exhilarating experience through chants, story telling, dance, mouth percussion, and improvisation.

Mentored by Grammy-award winning maestro, Bobby McFerrin, Women of the World have also

GLOBAL VOICES UNITED

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collaborated with powerhouse American songstress Nona Hendryx, African vocal icon Angelique Kidjo, Greek classical artist Mario Frangoulis, and the Boston Pops Orchestra led by maestro conductor Keith Lockhart.

Their many accolades include winning the title of 2014 National USA Champions of Harmony Sweepstakes, the longest running a cappella competition in the country. Women of the World was also nominated for the Boston Music Awards and Independent Music Awards in 2013 and 2014 respectively.

Women of the World creates music that is borderless and spirited. Music that carries the undeniable message of unity and peace.

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“BEAUTIFUL. SPIRITED. LOVING ... WONDERFUL!”

- BOBBY McFERRIN, GRAMMY-WINNING VOCALIST

FESTIVALSBeantown Jazz Festival, Boston, MA Kita-Ibaraki Summer Festival, Japan NAMM Trade Show, Anaheim, CA

VENUESCarnegie Hall, New York City, NYBlue Note Jazz Club, New York City, NYJoe’s Pub, New York City, NYThe Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.Symphony Hall, Boston, MAAgganis Arena, Boston, MA

PERFORMANCES OF NOTE

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“IT IS JUST AMAZING TO HEAR ...THE DEPTH AND COMPLEXITY OF THEIR PIECES. A STUNNING GROUP WITH

INCREDIBLE TALENT.”- ANN MILLER,

PRESIDENT OF BOSTON JAZZ VOICES

TOURSNorth America & HawaiiJapanChina

COLLABORATIONSUnited Nations UN Women TEDxBostonVital Voices Women’s Refugee Commission

“THEY ARE LIVING, VIBRANT PROOF THAT THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD

CAN PLAY, SING, AND WORK TOGETHER IN LOVE AND PEACE.”

- LARRY BETHUNE, VP OF STUDENT AFFAIRS, BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC