The connection between two sister cities from across the globe is one that celebrates their cultural and language differences yet still creates a strong bond between the two communities. Music also bridges groups of people together through its universal appeal as a language everyone can appreciate. While in La Plata, several students from the U of L School of Music were able to experience life in Argentina through their own eyes, and also see the common experiences their newfound Argentinean friends had on a day to day basis. The common language of music served as a useful way to make friends, interact with others, and provide a service to the people of La Plata by participating in the La Plata Jazz Festival. The students on the trip include a mix of graduate and undergraduate students as well the Director of the Jazz Studies program at U of L, Mike Tracy. The two grad students were Colin Lippy performing in the festival on piano and Jonathan Epley on guitar. The three undergraduates included Luke Barker (tenor saxophone), Jenna Mattingly (Bass), and Justin Heaverin (Drums.)