Debuting Our Inaugural Issue!
Join us as we explore groundbreaking stories and innovative ideas in our very first edition—crafted to inspire and inform.
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About The Magazine.
Discover the stories behind the music with our carefully curated articles and features. Each issue brings you closer to the beats that pulse through different cultures and communities, revealing the profound influence of music on our world. Dive into our latest edition to learn more about the visionary artists and their creative processes that continue to inspire and revolutionize the music industry.
Our magazine is a vibrant platform dedicated to showcasing the impact of music on society. Each edition is crafted with care, aiming to provide our readers with unique insights into the cultural, social, and personal transformations driven by musical expression. We strive to bring forth stories that inspire, challenge, and illuminate the diverse roles music plays across the globe.
Our commitment to high-quality content is reflected in the meticulous selection of features and articles. We explore various genres and communities, connecting our readers with the artists and innovators who are shaping today’s musical landscape. From in-depth interviews to critical essays, our publication seeks to engage, inform, and provoke thought among its audience.
We invite you to delve into our pages where we celebrate the power of music to unite, heal, and provoke change. Join us in exploring how melodies and rhythms transcend boundaries, creating a universal language of emotion and connection.
What’s inside
Editor's Letter
Trevor Potts
Rhythm + Revolution
9 Unique Stories
Global Perspectives
Scholarly Insights
Applied Theater
Inquiry in Artistic Worlds
Civic Engagement
Community Insights
Crafted with Pride
By The Sunny Cyborg
Welcome, What will YOUR voice be?
Welcome to “Where Words Ignite Worlds,” friends, an independent journalism project based in Indianapolis, IN, seeking to shine a light on transformative change agents in the arts and in areas of communication and community building. From musicians and visual artists to poets, activists and change agent leaders who view “society as text,” we seek to provide a spotlight on those who use their respective voices to build community and effect positive social change.
This project was born of Spring 2024 course at IUPUI (now IUI) titled “Rhythm & Revolution: Music and Social Change,” in which we collaboratively posed the question, “Beyond analyzing change agents in music and society globally, how might combine our energies and passions to aid those who do so much with their voices to better society each day, to fight injustice, and amplify the voices of those too long forgotten?” In this first issue, we highlight musical change agents, locally and globally, with articles written by IUI scholars. Moving forward, we wish to expand our reach, to also include YOUR voices if you might be so inspired. Is there a musician whose voice YOU would like to amplify? Beyond music, are there artists, poets, community change agents who you think deserve a platform and greater attention, to the good work they are doing? If so, we would love to speak more, and to keep this important conversation going in the months and years ahead. If interested, please consider dropping a line at the “Contact Us” button at the top of this page.
To read our most recent contributions, please click the link to our full debut issue below, and visit our BLOG page, where you’ll see articles covering topics ranging from Indianapolis’ “Chreece” hip-hop festival to the global influence of the band Gorrillazz, to everything in between.
Sections
Pages
The magazine “Where Words Ignite Worlds” consists of five sections spread across 34 pages. The publication aims to showcase the transformative power of music and its impact on society. It highlights contributions from various musicians and change agents in Indianapolis, featuring their stories and insights. The magazine is a platform dedicated to exploring the role of music in social change and celebrating the diverse cultural influences that shape our world.
About the Magazine.
The inaugural issue of “Where Music Ignites Worlds” is dedicated to showcasing transformative musical figures and change agents from Indianapolis, aiming to highlight their contributions to making the city a better place through their musical talents.
Originating from a course titled “Rhythm and Revolution: Music and Social Change” at IUPUI, this publication hopes to continue and expand these conversations about music’s role in societal change both in print and online.
Supported by the IUI Center for Service and Learning, the magazine seeks to inspire community engagement and appreciation for the arts, while inviting readers to contribute their voices to these pivotal discussions.
Trevor Potts
Debuting Our Inaugural Issue
Discover What’s Inside!
Explore the diverse voices and compelling stories that shape this unique edition—each page a gateway to new ideas and inspirations.
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