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World Music was founded on the belief that, on bandstand or in
the workplace, innovation grows from the same source: synergy.
Samba, for example, is the synergistic mixing of elements — sometimes
precise (as in a march), other times, syncopated and polyrhythmic
(as in a dance.) Samba's ability to embody these polarities
creates a dynamic metaphor for the synergy we can achieve in our
lives — individually and collectively. And, like all
music, samba speaks to the importance of maintaining creative tension — making
room for diverse voices and talents, fun in learning and a spirit
of celebration.
Music has the power to create community, reinforce shared values
and affirm the human spirit. It embodies discipline and innovation,
individual effort and collective achievement — the very tools
businesses need as we enter a new millennium. Imagine what
we could achieve if, taking our inspiration from the world of music,
we all jammed together at work! |
