Fourth Friday: Gary Diggins and Luc Julian

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MUSIC AS MEDICINE - Soundscapes for Wellbeing with Gary Diggins and Luc Julian

Step into an evening of immersive sound and soulful reflection as Gary Diggins and Luc Julian present Music as Medicine, a concert that explores the healing power of music through global traditions. This unique performance features instruments and sound practices passed down by knowledge keepers from cultures across Africa, India, and beyond - affirming the timeless truth that sound can nourish the soul.

Gary and Luc have studied with mentors and wisdom holders around the world, learning to use music not just as art, but as a tool for wellbeing. Their collaboration blends acoustic textures, meditative rhythms, and deep listening to create a space of connection and renewal.

Whether you're seeking inspiration, relaxation, or a deeper appreciation of music’s therapeutic roots, this evening promises to be both grounding and uplifting.

On Fourth Fridays, admission to the Civic Museum is by donation starting at 5 pm, with performances beginning at 7 pm. Cash bar.

About the Artists:

Gary Diggins is an expressive arts practitioner, educator, and author who has spent over 40 years exploring the intersection of sound and healing. His musical path has taken him across continents - from India to Africa, Europe to Israel, and even to the stage of Carnegie Hall. His work blends acoustic world instruments with deep listening and therapeutic intention, offering audiences a unique and transformative experience.

From an early age, Luc Julian was immersed in a world where spirituality, music, and cultural exchange were deeply intertwined. Raised in Sierra Leone, West Africa, where his parents were engaged in community work, Luc developed a deep respect for diverse traditions. Upon returning to Canada, Luc took up the cello at the age of 7, an instrument he played with natural ease and devotion. During his studies at Wilfrid Laurier University, Luc found himself disillusioned by the competitive pressures of the classical music world. Searching for a deeper connection to music beyond technical mastery, he left University and traveled to St. Louis in Senegal, where he began his first lessons on the Kora, a 21-string West African harp.

After completing his studies with cellist Paul Pulford, Luc moved to Toronto, where he became deeply involved in a range of musical scenes as well as studying Soundwork with Gary Diggins. Luc and Gary performed together at Carnegie Hall as part of the New York Global Music Competition in 2023.

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City of Guelph Museums and Culture

Museums and Culture at the City of Guelph exists to:

- Collect and protect artifacts, artworks and stories that reflect our community

- Share the collections and stories − locally, nationally, and internationally − through exhibition, interpretation,

and online access

- Provide inclusive, accessible, interactive, and enlightening experiences

- Nurture interest and engagement in history, art and culture

- Cultivate a connection to place, with focus on the tangible and intangible cultural landscape unique to Guelph