Jo Rasi | New York, USA

In a world still grappling with divisions and crises, Jo Rasi – the visionary behind The Daily Antidote of Song – has created something truly exceptional: a global ritual of community grounded in music, emotion, and hope. Her nomination for the Global Impact Star award at the Stars Night Awards 2025 is a tribute to a vision that transcends borders and languages.

As a filmmaker and cultural activist from New York, Jo has ignited a daily fire of unity: each day, people from all over the world come together to sing – often in their native tongues – and feel that they are not alone for a few minutes. This is more than an artistic project – a global ritual of healing and intentional togetherness.

Thanks to her artistic eye and documentary sensitivity, The Daily Antidote of Song has become a series of profoundly moving musical encounters and a significant chronicle of our times. Jo doesn’t just bring people together – she captures their voices, emotions, and strength, giving them space and dignity. Her work is a tribute to cultural diversity and a call to build solidarity through art, attentiveness, and the shared rhythm of hearts.

The project has become an international phenomenon, becoming a space where tradition meets innovation and personal stories resonate with a universal message of hope. Jo Rasi proves that art can be not only beautiful but also powerful—it can counteract loneliness, rebuild communities, and inspire action.

Jo’s nomination is not just a recognition of her artistry – it is a salute to the community she has built, a community that experiences the power of shared song daily. At a time when the world is searching for an antidote to division, Jo Rasi offers it to us in the form of music – a daily act of tenderness that changes lives.