Today, author Cate Kennedy reads her piece from the latest edition of the Monthly. Beginning in the first months of lockdown, it asks the question: why did so many people turn to collective song and music, while stuck in isolation?Choirs conducted over video chat and jam sessions in the digital world might not be a perfect replacement for the connection of performing together in a room – but it seemed like there was something essential in the act of coming together to create music.So what is it about song that can pull us out of isolation?Cate will read her story, ‘How lockdowns rekindled our need to sing together’ after a short conversation with the Editor of the 7am podcast, Scott Mitchell. To hear more weekend reads, you can subscribe to 'The Weekend Read', in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Guest: Author, Cate KennedyBackground reading: How lockdowns rekindled our need to sing togetherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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