Songs for Gaia: Music as Eco-Spiritual Devotion
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Abstract
Performance: A multimedia performance exploring the intersection of music, spirituality, and ecology, focusing on Earth Eclectic, a New Orleans-based radio series which uses diverse musical genres—from sacred music and experimental sound art to contemporary folk and popular music—to foster connection with the "more-than-human world." The performance will trace the series' narrative arc, interweaving storytelling with musical examples and exploring theological and philosophical concepts such as biophilia, deep ecology, and Gaia. The project aims to demonstrate how music can cultivate a deeper connection with Earth and contribute to reconnecting with our sacred relationship to the planet.
Presenter Biography
Laura Chamberlain Dedelow is a DJ, musician, artist, and go-to when friends and family have animal rescue/wellness questions. Her radio work spans over twenty years: WWOZ in New Orleans to WFHB in the Midwest, additionally WHIV-FM in New Orleans, PRX and Mixcloud for the Earth Eclectic Radio Hour.
Bart Everson is a Creative Generalist at Xavier University's Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Faculty Development, a videographer, songwriter, singer, and author of Spinning in Place: A Secular Humanist Embraces the Neo-Pagan Wheel of the Year. He serves on the board of the Gaian Way.