Arts, Culture & Media

The beachside community of Samandağ was devastated by last year’s earthquakes in southern Turkey, which killed roughly 60,000 people. Today, a small surf center introduces local teenagers to the sport — and a way to process trauma while facing fear.

Nashville has been a popular destination for Kurdish refugees in the US. Today, Kurdish newcomers are trying to preserve their culture. Community centers and associations are helping new arrivals maintain a connection to their heritage while navigating life in a new country.

Instagram has gone dark in Turkey — after the Turkish government unexpectedly blocked the app late last week. The move does not bode well for a community of small, Instagram-based businesses in the country. 

Young musicians from the United States, South America, Africa, Europe and the Middle East have convened at New York City’s Carnegie Hall for World Orchestra Week. 

Over the weekend, 400 drummers performed together in the southern Brazilian city of Florianopolis. Thousands of people turned out to listen to the largest annual drumming orchestra in the Americas.