Inspired to spread the joy that music creates, The Music for Gathering Project was founded to spread the word about world music in Colorado.
Company:
The Music for Gathering Project was co-founded in the Summer of 2013, in Boulder, Colorado, by world music enthusiasts and new friends, Emily Healy and Katayoun Rostamian. This project was formed to promote cultural interaction between diverse musician communities, locally, nationally, and internationally. Looking to spread the joy that music creates, bring people together, engage the so
ul, stimulate the mind, entertain the spirit, and reflect the cultural pluralism of music, The Music for Gathering Project collaborates to produce an annual World Music Festival in Boulder, Colorado. "We value an atmosphere of diversity, artistry, culture, local talent and accessibility. We are passionate about music and culture, we are risk takers, willing and excited to give exposure to voices loud and admired world-wide, as well as new voices, and voices seldom heard." Who we are:
Emily Healy
Co-Founder, Business Director
Emily started managing bands while studying for her music business degree at the University of Colorado Denver. Over the last seven years she has managed Rock Nouveau band Meniskus (meniskusband.com), Mile High Americana artist Jeremy Dion (jeremydion.com), Latin rock fusion band Los Cheesies (loscheesies.com) and their various side projects. She became intrigued by world music while studying Middle Eastern, African, South American and Indian music during the last two years of school. She has continued a project on the study of gypsy music. Her interests extend far beyond her native Colorado, as she spends most of her time studying far away cultures, music, languages and food. Meeting co-founder Katayoun Rostamian in Boulder and discovering the shared love of world music inspired Emily to move forward on a dream to create a music festival and various music events bringing the local and international art community together. It was in the stars for Katayoun and Emily to meet at a time when they were both looking to pour all their hearts and energy into an organization to spread the joy of music and the love that gathers with it. Katayoun Rostamian
Co-Founder, Creative Director
