Sometimes a remedy is closer than we think. Communal singing. The rhythm of a strumming charango in your chest. The therapeutic vibrations of harmony.

This episode helps us remember what music feel like in our bodies and the power it has to minister to our spirits as well as our communities. We revisit The Religious Five Quartet and Jim James from past festivals and talk with Appalatin band members Fernando Moya and Yani Vozos about the spiritual dimension of music and its ability to heal and sustain us today.

It’s hard to miss — Appalatin’s music is good for the soul. This six member band bridges both Latin and American folk traditions and the result is a joyful convergence of energy. They somehow came together from Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Kentucky with diverse faith backgrounds that have shaped them as artists. We also find out how they’ve continued bring other people together with their joyful blend of stringed instruments, Andean flutes, and harmonies for almost 20 years! To learn more about this award-winning band and their three albums, go to www.appalatin.com.

The Festival of Faiths is delighted to welcome Appalatin to the stage Friday, November 14 at 7 pm. For tickets and more information, go to www.festivaloffaiths.org!

The Center for Interfaith Relations celebrates the diversity of faith traditions, expresses gratitude for our unity, and strengthens the role of faith in society through common action. They host the nationally renowned Festival of Faiths and offer year-round programming that fosters compassion in our world. They are also committed to sharing the insights and inspiration rooted in the wisdom of faith traditions, and strive to cultivate communities that are true to the motto of “Many Faiths, One Heart, Common Action.”

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