Exploring the intertwined nature of music and dance across various cultures, this study emphasizes their universal presence in human experience. It delves into how different societies perceive music and dance, highlighting the intricate relationship between sound and movement. By examining these elements as fundamental aspects of humanity, the author reveals their significance and enduring relevance throughout history.
Music and Healing Across Cultures unfolds the mechanics of the relationship between music, healing, and the cosmos. It shows the organizing power of this tradition in its ability to even promote mind/body coordination in schizophrenics. This systematic, scientific approach to ethnomusicology and anthropology stands as a beacon light to those researchers who wish to make use of an ancient and wiser time when drums and restraints were preempted by creative energy and inner calm. Those incapable of feeling happiness are found dancing with joy. Those who could not speak are singing.