Art of the Song

Art of the Song sees musical creativity as a profound agent for community and for change. From South African
artist Vusi Mahlasela, they learned it is possible to sing a culture of hope into
being during the darkest times of apartheid; from Judy Collins that the very
act of creating, heals; and from Linda Mason that music created for women in
the refugee camps of Darfur meant more to them than physical aid. 

The impact on listeners is real, and they’re
sharing their stories with Art of the Song. A teacher of a bilingual 4th grade class used
notes she took during the weekly broadcast to craft a lesson plan for her
students preparing for state testing; one interview healed a rift between two
estranged friends; and an elderly painter told us she feels connected to a
greater creative community while listening to Art of the Song each week.

These experiences have confirmed Art of Song's understanding that creative expression is an essential ingredient of what it
means to be human. Engaging in creativity can make us happy, healthy and can
improve our society.