The Shaman Way of Sound | Dr Susana Bustos, PhD

Jon and Silvia invited Dr Susana Bustos, PhD, to discuss the role of sound and music in shamanism. Dr. Bustos holds MA degrees in clinical psychology and music therapy. Originally from Chile, she is certified in gestalt, holotropic breathwork, and the expressive arts. Her doctoral research focused on the study of shamanic songs in the contect of ayahuasca ceremonies in Peru.

0:00 - 07:40 Intro to the episode with Jon and Silvia

07:40 - 15:08 Dr Bustos describes her personal experience with ayahuasca ceremonies and how it became her focus of research

15:08 - 25:37 Shamanism and sound

25:37 - 32:09 Synestesia

32:23 - 38:39 How can we get people to sing more?

38:39 - 46:37 Is there a mystery sense?

46:37 - 55:40 Jon's summary and further questions answered by Dr Bustos

55:40 - 59:09 Abiding in the infinite qualities of sound

59:09 - 59:50 Cicadas

59:50 - 1:04:18 Conclusions and credits

For more information on our guest, Dr. Susana Bustos, PhD, please visit: http://www.roamingthemind.com/

For more information on co-host Silvia Nakkach M.A.MMT, please visit: www.voxmundiproject.com.

Music excepts from FireFly Call & Icaro Madresita are from the album Medicine Melodies by Silvia Nakkach, and Amor Espiritual, traditional icaro by Songs from Kestembetsa.

This podcast is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit www.carmelsoundlab.com

For any questions, suggestions, or clarifications, please email us at beyondmusicpod@gmail.com

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