Global Culture Diplomacy: At BRICS in New Delhi, leaders were treated to a spotlight on Indian cuisine and regional traditions, with millets and dishes like khandvi and mushroom kebab built into the gala experience. Local Music & Community: In Papua New Guinea, Bereina’s Central Music Arts and Culture Festival kept heritage moving with dance, modern sounds, and community outreach alongside SME stalls. Food + Live Music Festivals: Wilmington’s Cape Fear Cultural Association of India hosted India Day with music, dancing, and vendors, while Mississippi’s Columbia Food & Music Fest brought a free downtown country show from Dukes of Country. Music Education Access: Utah Valley’s week includes a full slate of arts and music events, and Australia’s Children’s Music Foundation is filling the gap where schools lack dedicated music teachers—pairing lessons with local culture. Industry & Rights: Dancehall star Shabba Ranks sued Greensleeves to reclaim US copyright rights tied to hits including “Dem Bow,” arguing the works can’t be treated as “works made for hire.” Safety + Scene Rules: Korea’s small live venues are stuck in regulatory limbo, with “no dancing” rules turning club nights into staged, stop-and-start spectacles. Arts in Public Spaces: Colwood’s Lagoon Arts & Culture Festival and Santa Monica’s “Afterglow” portrait show both underline how music and art keep communities gathering in everyday places.