What is it about?

The Soil Music project is all about changing the way we think and learn—not just chasing quick answers or putting people at the center. Instead, it asks: What if our curiosity helped both humans and the natural world thrive together? By weaving together music, soil health, and the rhythms of the biosphere, Soil Music opens up new ways to discover and connect. It highlights how deeply we are linked to our planet’s biodiversity and how our choices can heal rather than harm. Playful and creative, this project inspires us to imagine living in tune with the network of life. Soil Music encourages us to look beyond ourselves and to dream of a future where our actions help regenerate the planet—making learning an act of care for both people and the environment.

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Why is it important?

The project helps us respond to climate change and the loss of biodiversity in creative and meaningful ways. By connecting music, soil health, and the wider community of life, it opens up new ways for people to understand and relate to the world around them. This approach inspires practical action—like supporting regenerative farming and community initiatives that restore the land. Through these efforts, Soil Music not only benefits people but also helps all living beings thrive, building a healthier and more sustainable future for everyone.

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The Soil Music project has transformed how we see our work as musician and researcher, dissolving boundaries between disciplines and the living world. In this space, unexpected collaborations come alive: musicians dive into new research, researchers experiment with creative performances, and together we create something richer and more dynamic than any one field could offer.

Prof. Dr. Silke Schmid
University of Education

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This page is a summary of: Sonic Ecologies in Soil Music, November 2025, De Gruyter,
DOI: 10.1163/9789004743083_003.
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