At an Asheville concert, a rap group lifted the crowd in a way classical pieces didn’t. It reminded me that rhythm isn’t intellectual—it’s embodied. In anxious times, predictable beats ground us, entrain us, and help the nervous system settle. Music matters now because it connects, calms, and brings communities back into themselves.

“ There's something happening here What it is ain't exactly clear There's a man with a gun over there A-telling me I got to beware ” - Stephen Stills and Buffalo Springfield In 1966, these words didn’t feel all that much different than in present time – some 60-years later. And here we are, doing it again. Really? What is it exactly, that we are doing again? Oh yes, we’re outraged and in the streets, “ Singing songs and a-carrying signs, mostly say hooray for our side ,” but

Humming is more than a simple sound—it’s a powerful tool for health and relaxation. By stimulating the vagus nerve and boosting nitric oxide production, humming supports the immune, cardiovascular, and nervous systems while encouraging slower, deeper breathing. Learn how this effortless practice can bring balance to your body and mind.

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This blog is about social cohesion and group singing as a means of creating social bonding. Feel free to share with a colleague.