From one of the poorest parts of Paraguay, a slum on top of a massive garbage dump, comes an inspiring story of creativity and music.

In Cateura, Paraguay, a garbage picker brought some violin-like pieces of trash to a local musician who fashioned a functional violin from the objects. They continued, creating makeshift cellos, violins, and flutes with sound qualities that resemble the traditional classic instruments. Next, they formed a band with local children. 

Now, a documentary film on the project and the band, The Recycled Orchestra, is in the works via Kickstarter and an orchestra tour may be organized provided the funding comes through. In the meantime, we're just marveling at the instruments, which defy the definition of recycling; they're works of art.

Fund the Landfill Harmonic Kickstarter now.