Harmony across the carolinas: an exploration of music?s role in culture, education, and technology [harmony across the carolinas: an exploration of music?s role in culture, education, and technology…

The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded Johnson C. Smith University $200,000 on January 1, 2026, under the Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs (CFDA 45.164) to deliver "Harmony Across the Carolinas: An Exploration of Music's Role in Culture, Education, and Technology," a two-year initiative running through December 31, 2027.

The project engages diverse audiences across North Carolina through panel discussions, workshops, lectures, and performances that investigate music's multifaceted roles in shaping cultural identities, fostering educational innovation, and advancing technological integration. The initiative brings together scholars, musicians, educators, technology experts, and community members to explore music as a medium for cultural expression and social transformation. Performance occurs throughout North Carolina.

Johnson C. Smith University, a private historically Black college and university located in Charlotte, North Carolina, serves as the recipient. The award is structured as a Project Grant, the standard assistance type for this program.

Harmony across the carolinas: an exploration of music?s role in culture, education, and technology [harmony across the carolinas: an exploration of music?s role in culture, education, and technology is a two-year project designed to investigate the multifaceted roles of music in shaping cultural identities, fostering educational innovation, and advancing technological integration within north carolina. The project aims to engage diverse audiences across the state through a series of thought-provoking events, including panel discussions, workshops, lectures, and performances. The project will bring together scholars, musicians, educators, technology experts, and community members to explore how music is a powerful medium for cultural expression and social transformation.]