When you think of where you belong, what sounds do you hear? What emotions, memories, realizations come to mind? Do those sounds transplant you to a particular place or time?
These are the kinds of questions the "Sounds of Belonging" project encourages people to consider. The project invites individuals from all backgrounds to record a soundscape and share their story. We are also encouraging stories from Indigenous communities to highlight their voices and long-term knowledge of place. We respect the sovereignty of each person’s stories.
The project is intended to open up the world of sound and insight from disparate locations. The hope is that “Sounds of Belonging” can help make the vast landscape of our planet closer and more intimate.
We hosted a special Earth Month BRIDGING Communities Café session about the Sounds of Belonging project featuring Dr. Melissa K. Nelson, Professor of Indigenous Sustainability at Arizona State University.
The session sought to help participants imagine how they might connect their inner voices with their outer soundscapes and share their own unique narratives with the world.
