Spirit Moves Us with Seyi Adelekun
Movement, sound and herbal rituals turn the Barbican Conservatory into a space for exploring Black ecology and collective wellbeing.
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A free Gresham College lecture examines claims about music’s power, from ancient healing stories to modern ideas about intelligence and sound.
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Professor Milton Mermikides separates cultural myths from evidence about musical experience. Register in advance, arrive early and note that seats are first come: unclaimed reservations may be released before the lecture starts.
Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026
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161 Old Street, London EC1V 9NG
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161 Old Street, London EC1V 9NG
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