Arts & Commerce from Africa to Lanesboro

Earlier this month, Global Minnesota welcomed a delegation of emerging African leaders for a professional exchange focused on the economic impact of arts and culture. From exploring Lanesboro’s vibrant arts scene to engaging with cultural institutions in the Twin Cities, the group saw firsthand how creative industries can drive local revitalization. In this episode, hear from two participants: Lesedi Job, an award-winning theater director and producer from South Africa, and Lution Mzwandile Nxumalo, director and sound engineer at XLR Media in Eswatini. They share insights from their experience and reflections on cultural exchange in action.   LINKS Global Minnesota Professional Exchanges Lanesboro News Post International Visitor Leadership Program Global Ties U.S. Action Center   Bio & Works from Lesedi Job https://www.osmtalent.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Lesedi-Job-CV-Mar-2024-2.pdf https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v9zsOwaL7d0 https://mikevangraan.co.za/plays/when-swallows-cry https://barrymorisse.com/blog/bitter-winter https://thecaperobyn.co.za/review-bitter-winter-beautiful-and-poignant-play-distinctly-south-african-and-universal/ https://weekendspecial.co.za/bitter-winter-review-at-the-baxter/