Music For Maternity

Music can provide a space for healing, feeling and thought. Following the terrorist attacks in Paris, including at a show in that city’s Bataclan concert hall, we were compelled to play music with a meditative tone, songs that allow space and time for reflection. A tune Bob Boilen found himself playing all weekend was by Hiya Wal Âalam, a band featuring members from Tunisia, Palestine and Sweden. It’s culture-blending music and perfectly pensive. Robin Hilton’s choice of a song by pianist Goldmund gave him some space for moments of solace as the news unfolded this weekend. Read more here…