Global Nashville: Building Bridges of Compassion is a community-created art project addressing stories and needs of the immigrant and refugee population in Nashville. With original music by Carlos Duran, collected personal stories and communal statements form the narrative for a score for a contemporary dance. "Braid" premiers Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Celebrate Nashville Festival, 11:15 at the Community Stage. This project was made possible in part by Metro Nashville Arts Commission, our sponsors, and community partners Global Education Center, DancEast, abrasiveMedia, Inspiraseans and Blue Moves. amandacroche.com/global-nashville