Tampa program for refugee kids offers harmony and inspiration
- LM
- Apr 8, 2025
- 1 min read
Source: Juan Carlos Chavez Tampa Bay Times
Published July 3, 2023
Sebastian and Braulio Vasquez, 13-year-old twins from Venezuela, want to keep fighting for their dream, pursue higher education, and continue studying music, their true passion. They know that the future is in their hands.
“I really like playing my violin,” said Sebastian. “My cello is my instrument,” said Braulio.
Both are part of a program in Tampa for children from immigrant and refugee families. The initiative, known as ‘Música para Refugiarte’ (Music for Refuge), is an educational project by the nonprofit group Sunstate Orchestral Program.
One of the teachers, Jesus Sira, said the program also provides students with security, hope, and motivation through the power of music.
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