Paraguay: Sounds of Hope
on FRONTLINE/World
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 on PBS
9pm nationwide, but check your local listings
To watch online: http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/paraguay604/
On April 10, 2007, FRONTLINE/World presents three “stories from a small planet” about the war for hearts and minds in Afghanistan, a revolution in micro-lending online, and Paraguay’s most famous musician who uses music education to transform the lives of poor children.
Monica Lam reporting at Cateura, a landfill in Asuncion
In this episode, we journey to Paraguay to tell the story of a classical musician and social entrepreneur who has dedicated himself to trying to redeem the lives of poor and neglected children. In “Sounds of Hope,” FRONTLINE/World reporter Monica Lam introduces us to Luis Szaran, who rose from humble beginnings to become the conductor of Paraguay’s national symphony. Five years ago, Szaran began setting up music schools to teach orphans, street kids and other impoverished children. It’s a heart-warming story about a project that is not only bringing music into the lives of the poor, but also, as Szaran sees it, creating “a network for social change” in his country.
Sonidos de la Tierra concert featuring Paraguayan harps
To hear some of the music, learn more about Paraguay’s political history, or to watch the entire broadcast on-line, go the FRONTLINE/World website.
Producers: Marissa Aroy, Serene Fang, Monica Lam
Reporter/Editor: Monica Lam
Camera: Serene Fang
