Saba Kidane

Poet, activist, journalist and former soldier, Saba Kidane soothes war wounds with her lyrical verses.

Coordinates: Eritrea

courtesy of Nataly Hodgeson

Nataly Hodgeson

This outreach worker selflessly sweeps the streets of Managua for abandoned and drug-addicted kids.

Coordinates: Nicaragua

courtesy of Maureen Isaacson

Maureen Isaacson

This South African scribe looks between the lines of a divided society.

Coordinates: South Africa

Mari Kaasinen

Her group Varttina, with roots reaching back to her toddler days, is now garnering an international reputation for its unique blend of contemporary folk music and Karelian and Finno-Ugric “runo songs.” When she’s not performing, she’s teaching and passing on regional musical traditions to local kids.

Coordinates: Finland

courtesy of Leah Kohlenberg

Grace Ma

Amazing Grace is a Hong Kong hostess serving up art and politics to locals and gweilos alike.

Coordinates: China



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