Harry Kappen, Musician/Music Therapist: There Are No New Protest Songs, So I Wrote Some (S3 E22)
Today's episode features Harry Kappen, a Dutch musician who is finding balance in his work as an engaged music therapist working with teens and as a professional musician who consistently finds time to write, record and put out albums. Steve and Catherine with Harry as we find and discuss several of the parallels that exist between art therapy and music therapy. Of most note is the benefit of giving oneself permission to listen, to react, to improvise and to connect, whether it is around artmaking or making music together. In addition to his work as a music therapist, we hear about what inspires Harry to write and create. One such motivation, especially for his most recent album, War Games, is that currently there seems to a lack of protest songs. In this episode you will get a taste of Harry's music, including the title track from his latest full length album.
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Kites and Strings' theme music is by Harrison Amer, and all other music in today's episode is written, performed and produced by Harry Kappen. The Kites and Strings logo-design is by Cole Monroe at Blue Stag Creative.