The Healing Power of Music

Music, especially black music, has a long history as a force for healing and resilience in the black community. Despite its significance, the scientific literature on the healing power of music is limited. Grant Jones, a musician, researcher, and activist, is working to bridge this gap. His PhD research involves developing a music-based mindfulness intervention called Healing Attempt, which combines originally composed music, guided meditations, and poetry to center the black American experience. Grant's work aims to reduce race-based anxiety in underserved populations. He has also conducted research on psychedelics and their potential benefits, particularly for communities of color. This work is shedding light on the associations between psychedelics, mental health outcomes, and race and ethnicity. Grant's research underscores the need for more diverse representation and culturally sensitive approaches in psychedelic research and therapy.