World Trust and ICAHSI, organizers of the new Music as Medicine* Festival, announced their day of music, fun and healing will be held at Laney College, Oakland CA on April 6, 2024
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Everyone including families with children looking for a day of fun, community building and music will all be attending the Music as Medicine Festival on Saturday April 6, 2024 from 11 am to 4 pm. The festival will offer interactive workshops and presentations exploring the therapeutic benefits of music, led by experts in the field of music therapy and holistic wellness. There will even be a "concert" by plants!
During the day there will be a "Kids Zone" where kids ages 4 and up can get their faces painted, sing along with a singing story time and even help create a community mural.
At 5 pm the excitement heads into the Odell Johnson Theater for a concert honoring the Living Legacy Award winners and featuring an eclectic lineup of musicians and artists from various genres, including sacred world music, spoken word, jazz and dance!
Attendees can expect soul-stirring performances that uplift spirits and soothe the soul from an exciting line up of accomplished artists including, Attune, Destiny Muhammad, Jaiya John, Sisters of the Drum Collective, Mbira Dzasoko and Omi Ashe. Even a special guest appearance by the Embodiment Project!!
"Everyone is invited to join in a day of harmony, connection, and healing," added organizer and Executive Director, Amikaeyla Gaston. "Music enthusiasts, wellness seekers, or those simply looking for a unique experience, will find something for them at the Music as Medicine Festival.”
Full details on the event can be found on the festival website at https://musicasmedicinefest.com.
This festival is made possible thanks to the generous funding from the City of Oakland.
For more information and to stay updated on the latest festival news, visit musicasmedicinefest.com and follow the festival on social media @musicasmedicinefest
World Trust is dedicated to the mission of Racial Equity. Through the arts, especially film and dialogue, World Trust Educational Services ignites courage and expands capacity to create a world free from racism.
*"Music as Medicine" used by permission of Sona
Contact Info:
Name: Amikaeyla
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Organization: World Trust
Address: 4200 Park Blvd. Suite 216, Oakland, CA 94602, United States
Website: https://musicasmedicinefest.com
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