OUR MISSION
Global Music Collective is a music organization with a constantly growing international series of collaborations, performances, forums, workshops, and recordings. Led by Kate Bass, a singer and songwriter from Alaska, USA, and Richard Steighner, a producer, beatboxer, singer, and songwriter from Colorado, USA, Global Music Collective unites people worldwide through the universal language of music. Our goal is to amplify underrepresented voices, foster understanding across diverse cultures, and empower economic growth through artistic expression.
Global Music Collective is powered by Giant Steps Music, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization
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Our Purpose
Collaborative songwriting across diverse cultural backgrounds simultaneously fosters an expansion of perspectives on both our individual and collective heritage—illuminating the bonds that unite us and our responsibilities to one another within our local communities and the global society. These cross-cultural musical endeavors bring together world-renowned musicians from the United States with handpicked groups of regional artists worldwide, igniting inspiration through joint creation, album production, performances, discourse, and instruction. They embrace an inclusive fusion of traditional and contemporary musical styles, narratives, and languages from all participants involved.
Who We Are
Led by Kate Bass, a singer and songwriter from Alaska, USA, and Richard Steighner, a producer, beatboxer, singer, and songwriter from Colorado, USA.
Recent and Upcoming Projects
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Global Music Collective and Giant Steps
We are excited to announce that Global Music Collective is joining forces with Giant Steps Music! In February 2024, the Board of… read more…
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NEW PROGRAM: AUSTIN, TEXAS
Hey y’all…something big is coming in Austin, Texas this May 2024 get ready for our first US-based Global Music Collective project… read more…
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New Program: New Delhi, India 2023
Donate today to bring our program to life! Global Music Collective is an organization founded by Kate Bass and Richard Steighner, building a growing… read more…
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“Conversations” is out now
The album we made in Uganda is finally ready for the world to hear: https://katebass.bandcamp.com/album/conversations Andereya Baguma and I put our… read more…
Projects from our Directors
Highlighted Programs
Delhi, India, 2023
Our flagship program featuring an immersive venture into Delhi, India to create new, impactful music. Crossing cultures and breaking genres, Kate Bass and Richie “Robot” Steighner join forces with Harpreet, Santur Kundu, and amazing artists around the area. Featuring workshops, forums, public performances, and an original album, this program IS the Global Music Collective.
“Conversations” Uganda, 2023
Andereya and Kate met in the YES Uganda musical program in July 2022 and bonded over a shared love of different cultures, philosophy, languages, and, of course, music. When Kate’s trip to Uganda was unexpectedly extended, they jumped on the opportunity to collaborate writing a new original song together with Ugandan musician and producer Joses Arins Emanzi.
After years of COVID-19 isolation, songwriting together inspired many conversations about what connects us and what we owe each other in our own local societies, as well as the global community at large. These conversations developed into a true cross-cultural musical collaboration, incorporating both Ugandan and American language and traditional musical styles.
This project was a success thanks to over 100 Kickstarter backers as well as additional support from the U. S. Embassy Kampala.
“Well Versed” Nigeria, 2022
Media Literacy Through Songwriting. A program funded by the CDAF grant program. Our focus was to use songwriting to combat mis- and dis-information. We ran a series of virtual programs engaging 30 aspiring artists around Abuja, Nigeria. The program included building a studio in Abuja complete with recording gear, accessible to members of the program.
Special thanks to Accountability Lab and the US Embassy in Abuja. Our thanks to the Citizens Diplomacy Action Fund for funding this project.
Lockdown Collab. Virtual, 2020-21
International virtual musical project started in the lockdowns around the world. Dozens of international artists responded to a prompt to contribute a piece of their musical talent and culture to the project. All the parts are were then mixed into a beautiful collection of different sounds focused on one song.
Written by Kate Bass (and dozens of artists around the globe). Mixed and mastered by Richard “Robot” Steighner.
Fusion Music Academy – Australia, 2017-20
Artist development programs across Australia focused on engaging and educating young artists. Included outreach in rural Australian communities as well as increased access for marginalized communities. We produced 2 full length albums, hundreds of photos and videos, and held dozens of artist showcases nationwide.
In partnership with the New Faces Talent Group in Melbourne.
Program Experience
AMA Academy
American Music Abroad
Arts Envoy
YES Academy
Wordplay (The Lyrics Project)
Hong Kong Music Walk
Vocal Asia
Vocal Australia
Artist in Residence: NYPA
Youth On Record
Australian A Cappella
Sri Lanka Music Fest
Camp A Cappella
Hong Kong Youth Groups
London A Cappella
University of Denver Bridge Project
Various projects with ECA/US Dept of State
Additional projects made with American Voices, YES Academy, Arts Envoy, American Music Abroad.
Our thanks to American Voices and the U.S. Embassies (Bangladesh, Uganda, Kenya, Singapore, Nigeria, Indonesia, Equatorial Guinea) and Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for making these programs possible. Please visit the full video links for complete descriptions.
Blog
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How Much Does Music Matter?
Think about it. What’s the first thing to go? The school budget gets chopped and something has to get cut. Which one do you choose? It’s a hard question. A question with no good answer. Truth is, it’s hard to cut anything. Our minds and bodies need to grow in many ways. So what is…
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India Album in Production
After an amazing program in Delhi, India, we are in the throes of producing our cross-cultural collaborative album with some amazing artists we met in the process. We wrote dozens of songs and have distilled our album down to a select list including: We’re working with the amazing Indian producer Varun Gupta to incorporate diverse…
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Global Music Institute Workshop
There may not be a more obvious connection than this! Global Music Institute + Global Music Collective A perfect combo! And a perfect way to hold a music workshop about cross-cultural collaboration. We got to unveil a couple of our new songs and talk about everything from beatboxing to Sufi poetry with an amazing audience.…
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Delhi Program Schedule
The Global Music Collective is in Delhi, India. We have a variety of concerts, performances, workshops, and public forums. See below for our schedule.