Ep 40 - Roberta Kirn of BeWellSING on connection and healing through singing in community

In this engaging conversation, Roberta Kirn and Sylvie discuss Roberta's island journey and her passion of singing in community settings, highlighting the transformative power of singing songs with others.  Roberta has traveled extensively to Africa, Haiti, Cuba and Brazil and has been bringing the joy of singing songs from other cultures back to Martha's Vineyard for over 30 years. She emphasizes the health benefits and the joy communal singing brings to its participants. Roberta aims to foster a culture of singing on Martha's Vineyard, encouraging gatherings where people can sing together to uplift spirits and enhance well-being. Her goal is to transform Martha's Vineyard into the island that sings !  Website : https://www.bewellsing.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/roberta.kirn Study on the benefits of communal singing by Chorus America :  https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/Research-Art-Works-ChorusAmerica.pdf