How Music Can Help Heal Wounds of Addiction:
Understanding the Causes of Despair and Knowing You’re Not Alone
Estimated watch time: 22 mins
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Summary:
People throughout history have used music to celebrate the great joys of life, as well as overcome great hardships like slavery, economic unrest and war. Opera del Sol and its founders believe that music’s healing power can help people cope with and recover from addiction and other difficult life situations.
In this presentation, Opera del Sol Founder and Creative Director Nicole Dupré discusses her personal experiences, the nationwide impact of COVID-19, the role music plays in life and what her organization’s latest creative endeavors aim to do.