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Music and Spirituality

Smithsonian Music

Music and spirituality are intricately related, with spirituality often being the inspiration for the creation of music, and music so often creating the desired atmosphere for a spiritual occasion.

While spirituality is not necessarily experienced through religion, many people use religion as a conduit for their everyday spirituality. The objects selected here help demonstrate the relationship between music and many of the world's largest religions.


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Choir of St. Matthew's United Methodist Church

Storefront Church Pulpit

Mahalia Jackson

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