Hearing, healing and Havana
How an anthropologist’s cultural experiences in Cuba led to a multicultural music project in Melbourne
Published 5 January 2018
How can music and food help promote healing? In this episode we explore how music transcends barriers to bring diverse peoples together through a common language. We head to a performance by Associate Professor Adrian Hearn’s band, Suns of Mercury, at the Festival of Nations. Producers: Chris Hatzis, Claudia Hooper and Dr Andi Horvath Editor: Chris Hatzis Audio engineer: Chris Hatzis and Arch Cuthbertson Episode recorded: 25th October, Festival of Nations 4-5th October Banner image: Pixabay
Suns of Mercury is designing a multimedia performance with the Arts Centre Melbourne for mid 2018. It focuses on how Latin American, Asian, and Indigenous Australian music and dance traditions intersect in the communication of historical knowledge.
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