Medicine Music: The Movement Growing in Medellín and Bringing International Singers in February

This Friday, the 13th, and Friday, the 27th of February, Medellín will host two medicine music concerts, a sound proposal linked to spirituality, ancestral knowledge, and well-being. The events are organized by Radio Chakaruna, a cultural platform that has been promoting this musical movement in the city for over a decade.

Medicine Music: The Movement Growing in Medellín and Bringing International Singers in February

TL;DR

  • Medellín will host two medicine music concerts on February 13th and 27th.
  • The concerts are organized by Radio Chakaruna, a platform promoting this musical movement.
  • The first concert features Shimshai (USA) and Susana (Colombia), pioneers of medicine music.
  • The second concert features Ima Nazca (Spain), who also integrates sound therapy.
  • Medicine music is defined as a movement of consciousness that connects with the spiritual origin of music and ancestral ceremonies.
  • Experts highlight that music can support mental and physical health but is not a substitute for medical or psychotherapeutic treatment.
  • The interest in medicine music has grown in Medellín over the last four to five years, with an increase in both audience and local production.
  • Music can be used as a tool for emotional regulation, stress management, and pain relief.
  • Conscious consumption of music, paying attention to lyrical content, is encouraged to avoid negative effects.