Episode 1: Healing Sounds in Celebration

In this episode, we learn about the healing power of traditional South American and Afro-Dominican music. Musicians Martin Vejarano and Yasser Tejeda share with us how music helps shape and celebrate their identity. After you’ve listened to this podcast, please join us on Martin Vejarano’s page in BAC’s Sonic Clinic to enjoy his Cumbia music composition.

Produced and researched by ALT.

Episode 2: Healing Sounds in Resistance

In this episode, we learn about the Caribbean tradition of J’ouvert with Sandra Bell, the Executive Director of Jovay Fest. Niama Safia Sandy, independent curator and interdisciplinary artist, also shares with us the connections of joy in culture. Together, our guests introduce us to ideas of joy as resistance; That resistance in music is a form of healing and expression of joy. After you’ve listened to this podcast, visit Zane Rodulfo’s page in BAC’s Sonic Clinic to enjoy his Rhythm Section music composition.

Produced and researched by ALT.

Episode 3: Healing Sounds in the Neighborhood

In this episode, we learn about the connection of Folk Art traditions to healing from Ellen McHale, the Executive Director of New York Folklore. We also learn about healing from trauma through the cultural tradition of storytelling through the work of Queen Nur. Lastly, African American music historian Lamont Jack Pearley guides us through the familiar healing sounds of Brooklyn. After you’ve listened to this podcast, please join us on the Neighborhood Clinic Healing Installations page in BAC Wellness Studio to enjoy more healing traditions in culture.

Produced and researched by ALT.

Episode 4: Healing Sounds through the Spirit

Today, we learn about Gwana music from Amino Belyamani and Hatim Belyaman. These musicians believe that music is the deepest form of healing in the arts. After you’ve listened to this podcast episode, please join us on Samir Langus’ page in BAC’s Sonic Clinic to enjoy his Gwana music composition.

Produced and researched by ALT.

Episode 5: Healing Sounds through the Body

Today, we learn about the ancient cultural form of Bharatanatyam (ba-ra-ta-nat-yam) with Preeti Vasudevan (va-su-de-van), Artistic Director of Thresh Dance, and Sonali Skandan, Artistic Director of Jiva Dance. We explore the healing power of Indian classical dance.

In this episode we learn that connecting with your body and emotions through sound is healing. After you’ve listened to this podcast, please join us on Aeilushi Mistry’s page in BAC’s Sonic Clinic to enjoy her Bharatanatyam performance and sound composition.

Produced and researched by ALT.