Healing Borders: Music for Peace with Laura Hassler

🔊In this inspiring episode of The Power of Music podcast, we welcome Laura Hassler, founder and director of Musicians Without Borders, a pioneering organization using music as a tool for social change. Laura shares her journey of building musical bridges in regions impacted by war, conflict, and displacement, bringing the healing power of music to divided communities. Through her work, Musicians Without Borders has transformed countless lives, proving that a single melody can foster understanding and resilience.

Beyond her organization’s work, Laura reflects on her experiences with nonviolent movements, including her advocacy with the Extinction Rebellion. She reveals how the universal language of music supports peacebuilding and connects people across cultures and causes. Tune in as we discuss how singing songs from a homeland or sharing familiar tunes can transcend barriers and create lasting connections. Don’t miss this episode on the profound impact of music in bridging divides and – of course – on the power of music.
Laura Hassler socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-hassler-4bb498b?originalSubdomain=nl
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