Robert Rooy is an independent filmmaker who has worked in more than twenty countries, creating media with and for international development, human rights and environmental organizations. His encounter with Muhammad Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank in Bangladesh and winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, led to producing and directing To Our Credit, a two-part PBS series that aired in 1998. In addition, he has worked as an assistant director on more than forty films, including Lonesome Dove, Honeymoon in Vegas, Minority Report and The West Wing.
Hunter is a multi-faceted creator and producer from Olney, Maryland. Offering an eclectic sonic experience rooted in hip hop and R&B, his original production is known to favor lush tones, spacey synthesizers, and electronic drums. In addition to his own catalog, his work as a composer and audio engineer has spanned everything from local radio hits to indie film. He has notably appeared as a top disc jockey performer for Washington Talent Agency since 2011, as well as an opener for nationally touring acts such as Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, and Rico Nasty.
Dr. Lord is the Founder & Executive Director The Global Z Recording Project. He holds a Doctorate in Adult Education, Training & Development – International Communication, a MA in Educational Media, Media Production – Distance Learning, and a BA Photography. He began playing music at the age of five while growing up in Woodstock, New York, namesake of the famous music festival. He has played in regional bands, has extensive experience with audio production, and is an award-winning commercial/ fine art photographer and songwriter.
Phase I Proof of Concept Project
In 2019, The Global Z Recording Project conducted its Phase I Proof of Concept Project. The Project brought together 34 student musicians from different locales across Maryland and Colorado, and created an original musical recording using virtual audio production, communication and collaboration technologies. Musicians ranged in age from middle school, to graduate students. Participants were at distances from 60-1700 miles from their recording space to the lead audio engineer. This project served as the foundation for the work we currently do.
Yangqian Hu is a Baltimore-based music producer and photographer. His work appears in numerous online and print publications, including CNN Create and CNNVE. Inspired by Roland Barthes’s presentation at Johns Hopkins University, elements of deconstructionist morality can be found in his works. Yangqian has his MM in Music Education and served as a music teacher in Baltimore City and Howard County.