Smithsonian Associates launches 'Faith in Harmony' series on American spiritual soundscapes
Smithsonian Associates is launching a five-part series that explores the role of sound and music in various religious traditions across the U.S. This program will feature live performances alongside engaging discussions, emphasizing how sound acts as a means of expressing faith, identity, and community. The first event, titled 'Faith in Harmony: Soundscapes of American Spirituality: Horn,' is set for Thursday, May 14, at 6 p.m. It will take place at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, highlighting the vibrant brass band music, the shofar's call, and other horn practices that spiritual groups in America use to celebrate their beliefs.
Key facts
- Smithsonian Associates presents the 'Faith in Harmony' series
- The series consists of five parts
- It explores sound and music in diverse American religious traditions
- The program blends live performance with conversation
- The first session is titled 'Faith in Harmony: Soundscapes of American Spirituality: Horn'
- The opening event is on Thursday, May 14, at 6 p.m.
- It takes place at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
- The session includes brass band music and the sounding of the shofar
Entities
Institutions
- Smithsonian Associates
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
Locations
- United States