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Part III: How We Built This – The Rhapsody Project Co-Founder Edition!

Part III: How We Built This – The Rhapsody Project Co-Founder Edition!

  • Post published:April 16, 2026

Be sure to check out Part I and Part II! by Joe Seamons The idea of a permanent home for…

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Unbroken Circle: What the heck is an Unbroken Circle?

Unbroken Circle: What the heck is an Unbroken Circle?

  • Post published:September 19, 2024

Unbroken Circle at The Rhapsody Project The Rhapsody Project named their "Unbroken Circle" program after a mighty song: "Will the…

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The Rhapsody Project Response to Racism as a Public Health Crisis

The Rhapsody Project Response to Racism as a Public Health Crisis

  • Post published:September 3, 2024

In July 2023, King County awarded $25 million in grants to nonprofits, community organizations, and small businesses to address Racism…

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The Rhapsody Project’s Statement about the Ongoing Genocide of Palestinians

The Rhapsody Project’s Statement about the Ongoing Genocide of Palestinians

  • Post published:August 21, 2024

This statement was composed with input from multiple leaders of The Rhapsody Project and will be posted to our website.…

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Our Vision for Serving Youth

Our Vision for Serving Youth

  • Post published:May 3, 2024

Teaching young people to play music - and learn more about their cultural heritage - will always be an essential…

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#BlackAmericanMusic on the brink of Beyonce’s act ii

#BlackAmericanMusic on the brink of Beyonce’s act ii

  • Post published:March 27, 2024

As the world prepares to welcome Beyonce's 8th studio album, "Cowboy Carter," your friends here at The Rhapsody Project are…

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Learn More About tRp

Learn More About tRp

  • Post published:September 6, 2022

Here are some other ways to learn more in-depth about the work of The Rhapsody Project: Two of our co-leaders,…

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“T’ain’t Nobody’s Business (If I Do)”

“T’ain’t Nobody’s Business (If I Do)”

  • Post published:January 23, 2022

https://youtu.be/WKwUvjwgz7Q This song has been covered by dozens of artists, the title refrain providing a handy and catchy phrase of…

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‘Everybody Ought to Treat a Stranger Right’

‘Everybody Ought to Treat a Stranger Right’

  • Post published:November 30, 2021

https://youtu.be/jI3htUL82kw This song appears to be an original composition of Blind Willie Johnson, although it is important to acknowledge the…

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SotM: ‘My Journey to the Sky’

SotM: ‘My Journey to the Sky’

  • Post published:October 12, 2021

https://youtu.be/XoHUTKLrVbc There are many lessons we can take from the artistry and story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, but with her…

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Our Resonators create a stable and bright future f Our Resonators create a stable and bright future for music in schools. You can be a part of keeping heritage alive in Seattle by becoming a Resonator today -- all it takes is a monthly gift of $5 or more. 

And don't forget: Every Resonator who joins by July 31 is automatically entered to win an original song written for you by Rhapsody co-founder and co-director, Joe Seamons! You'll also get 2 tickets to The Heritage Ball on October 24th to see your song performed live. 

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If you didn't get it right, that's okay! We've got If you didn't get it right, that's okay! We've got a few more rounds of Name That Tune coming your way. 

Not big on music trivia? You can still enter the raffle by becoming a Resonator - a monthly donor - so that The Rhapsody Project can keep providing music education and heritage awareness work "until the dolphin flies and parrots live at sea," as Stevie Wonder would put it. 

Start giving as little as $5/month to be entered in the raffle and start making a difference at therhapsodyproject.org/rhapsody-resonators. (Link in bio)

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We're back with round 2! Can you name this wonderf We're back with round 2! Can you name this wonderful love song? 

One correct answer will be entered to win a custom song and two tickets to our biggest event of the year: The Heritage Ball!

Tell us your best guesses before we reveal the answer on Friday!

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Every Resonator who joins by July 31 is in the Aug Every Resonator who joins by July 31 is in the August 1 drawing. Joe is writing a commissioned original song for one of you — performed live at the Heritage Ball at Seattle Opera on October 24th. Two complimentary tickets included. Monthly giving starts at $5.

And here's why Kel Dylla became a Resonator: "The Rhapsody Project deserves our support to teach youth about their heritage - so they can own it and spread the good word through music!" — Kel Dylla, Resonator since May 2026. 

Want to join her? Link in bio.

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All your guesses across all our platforms were cor All your guesses across all our platforms were correct! Y'all really know "What's Going On" when it comes to Marvin Gaye classics. 

Six names will be entered into the drawing this week, including three who submitted here on Instagram: @tinalapadula, @gailbakerartmaker, and @dawn2946. Congrats!!

Tune in next week for another round. We're dialing it up a notch by picking a trickier song -- and only ONE correct answer will be submitted into our song raffle! Play Name That Tune all summer for the best chance at winning.
Name that tune! Put your guess in the comments bef Name that tune! Put your guess in the comments before we release the answer on Friday👇🏽 and if you're right, you'll be entered to win a song written for you by Joe Seamons!

EDIT: We originally said the answer would be released Sunday, but we are actually releasing it Friday. 🙊 Forgive us and get your answers in Thursday night!!

Hint: This is the title track of the album. 💿

Check back each week for a new challenge!

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