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Episode 228: Episode 228: Trauma Recovery Through Art
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Tawny and Lisa talk with composer Melissa Dunphy, an award-winning composer who specializes in vocal, political, and theatric music. Her work includes, LISTEN (2019), two choral movements set to testimony by Anita Hill in 1991 and Christine Blasey Ford in 2018. They talk about creating art as a tool for healing trauma and understanding ourselves. Creating art is for everyone, whether you consider yourself an artist or not.
Music Minute features classical music, opera, and a lot of Nine Inch Nails.
Check out Melissa’s website and her podcast, The Boghouse.
Check out this easy-to-read book about classical music.
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