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Dr. John Nutekpor

Dr. John Nutekpor

Founder & Artistic Director, PhD Arts Practice

Dr. Nutekpor leads events and directs Global Echoes artistic initiatives, creating intercultural performances and fostering creative collaborations that connect communities across the globe.

Emmanuel Njume Sone

Emmanuel Njume Sone

Co-founder, Strategy & Partnerships

Emmanuel leads partnerships with care providers, cultural organisations and academic institutions across Ireland and beyond.

Natalie Rogers

Natalie Rogers

Programme Coordinator, Senior Clinical Nurse

Natalie coordinates the clinical alignment of every programme, drawing on years of senior nursing experience across Irish healthcare.

Faris Amin

Faris Amin

Community outreach and Wellbeing facilitator

Faris coordinates community outreach and supports inclusive engagement through Wellbeing and creative programmes.

Caoimhe Doherty

Caoimhe Doherty

International Programmes and Events Coordinator

Caoimhe is an Ireland-based multi-instrumentalist and composer. She coordinates international programmes and event curation.

Culture, care and community

Guided by global harmony through sound and creative collaborations, we deliver structured wellbeing music experiences across care homes, schools, communities and Higher Education Authority (HEA) institutions.

Group of people smiling and playing djembe drums together in a community hall

Culture as a doorway to wellbeing

Global Echoes Ireland was born from a simple belief: cultural traditions, carried with respect and rigour, can improve health, connection and belonging in global communities.

Today we work alongside care providers, cultural organisations and academic institutions to deliver structured programmes with real health and social outcomes.

Our programme

What we stand for

Through sound, we build global harmony: celebrating culture, promoting wellbeing, and connecting communities through compassionate, coordinated care.

  1. Vision

    To build global harmony through sound, using music and cultural expression to promote wellbeing, connection, and belonging across Ireland and global communities.

  2. Mission

    To harness the transformative power of sound, culture, and community to promote wellbeing, connection, and inclusion across Ireland and global communities.

  3. Core values

    We honour diverse traditions, voices, and lived experiences, using music as a bridge for intercultural understanding and inclusion.

Book a taster for your care home or community

A short on-site session for care homes, schools, universities and community groups across Ireland.

A free 45-minute on-site session with all instruments provided. No prior experience is needed.