Music in Exile is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that seeks to document the songs and stories of people who have been displaced. Our mission is to preserve the intangible cultural heritage of communities that are irreparably damaged by war, sectarian violence, and regional instability—as well as to humanize refugees as the worst humanitarian crisis since World War Two unfolds. 

How? We travel to refugee camps, camps for the internally displaced, and resettled communities with our audio equipment, cameras, and notepads. Then we share field recordings, photos, video, and written profiles on our website.