Music therapist Jamal Glynn will speak on his work using the national instrument—the steelpan—as a tool for promoting mental health and emotional well-being on July 23 at the Propaganda Space, Erthig Road, Belmont.
This is a continuation of the Unconquered series of conversations on art, life and action started during Carnival 2014.
As the country moves into high gear for Emancipation celebrations, against a backdrop of serious social, community and political challenges, Unconquered is a space to hear stories from people on the frontline who are using creative interventions to find solutions, said a release from the organisers.
Jamal Glynn, who is a music therapist at the St Ann’s Hospital and active member of Phase II Pan Groove, holds an BA in Musical Arts from UWI, St Augustine.
He later read for a Masters in Music Therapy from Anglia Ruskin University in England, where he was the first steelpan musician to do so.
He will speak on his research and experience using steelpan to tackle issues of mental health. His work is grounded in the psychoanalytic approach, including emphasis on early mother-infant interaction.
“The methods I use are based on the ‘action based’ model-holding, containing, matching, play, transference, counter-transference and free improvisation,” he said.
Next Wednesday’s gathering starts at 6.30 pm and is free and open to the public. For more information on the Unconquered series, please call 794 4547.