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Step into an evening of immersive sound and soulful reflection as Gary Diggins and Luc Julian present Music as Medicine, a concert that explores the healing power of music through global traditions. This unique performance features instruments and sound practices passed down by knowledge keepers from cultures across Africa, India, and beyond – affirming the timeless truth that sound can nourish the soul.Diggins and Julian have studied with mentors and wisdom holders around the world, learning to use music not just as art, but as a tool for wellbeing. Their collaboration blends acoustic textures, meditative rhythms, and deep listening to create a space of connection and renewal.
On Fourth Fridays, admission to the Civic Museum is by donation starting at 5 p.m., with performances beginning at 7 p.m. Cash bar.
About the Artists:
Gary Diggins is an expressive arts practitioner, educator, and author who has spent over 40 years exploring the intersection of sound and healing. His musical path has taken him across continents—from India to Africa, Europe to Israel, and even to the stage of Carnegie Hall. His work blends acoustic world instruments with deep listening and therapeutic intention, offering audiences a unique and transformative experience.
From an early age, Luc Julian was immersed in a world where spirituality, music, and cultural exchange were deeply intertwined. Raised in Sierra Leone, West Africa, where his parents were engaged in community work, Julian developed a deep respect for diverse traditions. Upon returning to Canada, he took up the cello at the age of seven, an instrument he played with natural ease and devotion. During his studies at Wilfrid Laurier University, he found himself disillusioned by the competitive pressures of the classical music world. Searching for a deeper connection to music beyond technical mastery, he left University and traveled to St. Louis in Senegal, where he began his first lessons on the Kora, a 21-string West African harp. After completing his studies with cellist Paul Pulford, Julian moved to Toronto, where he became deeply involved in a range of musical scenes as well as studying Soundwork with Gary Diggins.
Julian and Diggins performed together at Carnegie Hall as part of the New York Global Music Competition in 2023.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
52 Norfolk St. , Guelph, ON, Canada, Ontario N1H 4H8
