Britt Bravo and I have the pleasure of being the blogging mentors this week on the Young Caucasus Women Project.  Our assignment was to write an essay on the topic of "Who's your favorite artist (visual, dancer, performer, writer, or musician) and why?" 

Here are our posts:

Britt Bravo:  Art for Social Change
Beth Kanter:  Are You An Artist too?

The young women were given the same assignment and part of our tasks as Mentors was read and comment on their work.  It has been a delightful experience and it's also helped me expand my world music collection.  They've recommended some terrific musicians and music from their countries.

Here's the posts - read and comment:

Leyla has a hard time choosing one favorite artist.

Dilara likes Alicia Keyes and views her as a role model.

Remziyye has a number of artists that she enjoys and describes why.

Elene discusses Kurt Cobain and the impact that his music has had on her.

Siran appreciates what art brings to her life.

Sheyda discusses an Azerbaijani jazz singer.