Who makes Ethno Germany happen?

Sofia Meleleo

Exactly ten years ago, my journey through the ethnos and the world began – right here at Ethno Germany! Today, I have the privilege of helping to realize this wonderful project, and it is a great joy for me. I strongly believe in the potential of music to shape a solidarity-based society, fostering a mindful and open way of living together! I see Ethnos as an opportunity to express and be valued for one’s own identity. I believe it is important for young people to have the chance to experience such things, so they can grow as hopeful and creative individuals!

Bernhard Vanecek, Germany

President of Landesverband Jeunesses Musicales Rheinland-Pfalz e.V.

I am overjoyed to realize such a music project with such an amazing team. There was a life before I knew Ethno and the life afterwards. I don't want to go back to my old life. I have never experienced such a revelation of humanity. The joy of life in its greatest communal form. With Ethno people understand that we are all part of a whole. I wish everyone to be able to experience this.

Cédric Berner, Germany & France

Project coordinator of Ethno Germany Music Camp | Ethno Leader Mentor

ETHNO is celebration of the uniting power of music. I feel bliss, when I witness how people from all over the world play, dance and laugh together – and become friends eventually. In times like these, in which marginalisation and xenophobia sadly play a prominent role, I think of ETHNO as an extremely important contribution to international understanding. In addition to this, it’s the sensational musical quality, which motivates me to contribute to ETHNO Germany. My musician’s heart beats faster, when I get the chance to explore the musical diversity of this planet with superb musicians.

Blanche Marguerite Oguey, Germany & France

Team

It's the music at ETHNO that makes it possible to connect with so many wonderful people from all over the world, that otherwise you would never have met. It's amazing to see friendships happen and to be able to grow so much from this event - musically, but personally too. To me ETHNO feels like home, where everyone can be who they are and I'm looking forward to being part of the team that makes it happen in Germany!

David Torrejón, Chile

Ethno Germany Team

I'm thrilled to contribute to Ethno's transcultural dialogue through music. My Latin American roots shape my approach - valuing oral tradition and spontaneous connection. I love helping create this space where young musicians discover the diversity and universality of musical expression, just as I've experienced through my journey across continents. Witnessing these moments of cultural exchange through music is what makes Ethno truly magical.