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The purpose that birthed the Soul Vision campaign was a commitment to help people find calm in the midst of chaos, persevere in the face of adversity, and tap into their soul force so they can heal and celebrate life with joy. 

 

As a struggling youth on the streets of Detroit in the early 70’s, I found my soul force through the healing voices and wise words of the Soul artists of my Motown youth, like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, Gil Scott Heron, Donny Hathaway, Bob Marley, Aretha Franklin, the Staples Singers, and Curtis Mayfield.

 

To be clear, however, Soul is far more than a single musical genre. 

The kind of music that resonates with your soul can be as unique to you as you are to this world. There have been many musical prophets across time and space who have created music with the intention to heal and empower the people, especially those dealing with hardships and injustice. Even in that era, few can deny the soulful genius and global healing of the iconic John Lennon. 

 

While music is personal to each of us, however, Soul music has a particularly deep resonance and rich history for serving far and wide, and for helping people rise up together in an almost-sacred bond. 

 

The roots of Soul music can be traced back decades, during which people sought refuge in sacred halls and sang Gospel hymns to transport themselves beyond their worries and away from the troubles of the world outside. By the mid-1960s, however, spirit-filled secular music had emerged from worship halls and taken to the streets, and to the airwaves.  

 

Now, musical legends like Curtis Mayfield and Aretha Franklin were following their vision to move beyond the walls of the church and touch the hearts and souls of more people. They set out to amplify the transformative power and healing alchemy of the music across the globe. In the process, they created Soul Music.

 

With the growing disharmony in the world today, we are in dire need of strong, intentional, and integral leaders. We need fearless prophets and soul-driven activists who, regardless of their race, instill hope and help restore unity for ALL people. 

 

What can we learn from the great Soul artists who fearlessly raised their voices on behalf of the underrepresented and unheard over 50 years ago?

 

How can intentional music once again become the emotional glue that unites us, heals us, and helps restore harmony in the face of madness?

 

What music are you turning to at this pivotal time?

 

Who are your musical prophets?

 

What’s your Soul Vision for the future?

 

Join us at www.SoulVision.Community to hear more.