Article January 6, 2003 Issue

Sacred music hits a high note

By Scott Allan Stevens

"Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious."

Psalms 66:1–2

Music is at the heart of much religious expression: singing hymns, chanting scriptures, playing traditional songs. Today the world is blessed with a growing movement of sacred music festivals seeking to make this music more accessible—to widen the tent, in the language of religious pluralism.

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