The Aspen Institute 1d ago

History tells us where we've been, but music tells us who we are. This conversation explores how ​artistic expression ​and cultural innovation have always been deeply intertwined with struggles for equality and dignity, offering a reflection on how we can compose a more just tomorrow. The Aspen Ideas Festival is the Aspen Institute’s signature summer public event. From June 25-July 1, 2026 business and civic leaders, innovators and artists, fellows, scholars, and attendees from around the world gathered in the Rocky Mountains. Engaging discussions unified by the Festival’s theme “Declarations of Independence” explore the issues of today, challenge perceptions of the past, and shape our shared future. #AspenIdeas For more information about the Aspen Ideas Festival, visit https://www.aspenideas.org.