[wanabidii] Press Releases: U.S. Department of State Honors Anne Erm of Estonia as the International Exchange Alumni Member of the Month

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: U.S. Department of State Honors Anne Erm of Estonia as the International Exchange Alumni Member of the Month 04/11/2014 02:16 PM EDT U.S. Department of State Honors Anne Erm of Estonia as the International Exchange Alumni Member of the Month Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 11, 2014 The U.S. Department of State has selected Anne Erm of Estonia as April’s International Exchange Alumni Member of the Month. Throughout April, Erm’s leadership in the arts will be recognized on the International Exchange Alumni website, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ official website for the more than one million U.S. Government-sponsored exchange alumni worldwide. Each month, the Bureau’s Alumni Affairs Division, which supports alumni as they build on their exchange experiences, confers this award on an outstanding alumnus or alumna. In Estonia, Anne Erm is fondly known as the Grand Lady of Jazz and the Mother of Estonian Jazz. Anne earned these effusive accolades as she transformed the music industry in her country through an international jazz festival called Jazzkaar. After participating in a 1994 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on Arts Management, she returned to Estonia with a wealth of ideas and contacts in the American jazz sphere. Upon her return, with the help of 100 volunteers, she turned Jazzkaar into a two-week celebratory festival for thousands of jazz enthusiasts. All Jazzkaar festivals promote young talent and honor jazz veterans. Local and foreign musicians are invited to the festivals, which also raise awareness about American culture. Estonian President Ilves and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently awarded Anne for her continued efforts to promote jazz in Estonia. As a composer and journalist, Anne has worked as a music programs producer at National Radio Broadcasting since the 1970s, and has contributed to radio music programs since the late 1960s. Many generations of Estonians recognize her voice and appreciate her efforts to educate local audiences about jazz. To learn more about Anne Erm, visit the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ International Exchange Alumni website at https://alumni.state.gov/featured-alumni/member-month. Media Contact: ECA-Press@state.gov. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:   External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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