Smithsonian Associates presents "Faith in Harmony" series exploring the soundscapes of American spirituality

Smithsonian Associates will present a dynamic program series that explores the roles of sound and music across diverse religious traditions in the United States. Blending live performance with engaging conversation, the five-part series invites audiences to experience how sound functions as a powerful expression of faith, identity and community. The series opens with “Faith in Harmony: Soundscapes of American Spirituality: Horn” Thursday, May 14, at 6 p.m. at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Featuring the music of brass bands, the sounding of the shofar and more, the first session explores how American spiritual communities use the horn today to celebrate their faith in harmony. Rooted