In the incredible 18th century setting of St Cecilia's Hall, come and hear about Edinburgh's long historical links with Africa and the Caribbean through music. Join Lisa Williams, historian and founder of the Edinburgh Caribbean Association, to hear stories of the African drummer at the Royal Court of King James and Black classical composer and …

Dr Claire Garabedian brings decades of experience as a modern and baroque cellist, Certified Music Practitioner, educator, and postdoctoral researcher specialising in the arts and dementia. Her work bridges performance, research, and therapeutic practice, exploring music as a powerful vehicle for connection—particularly within marginalised and difficult-to-reach populations. Using research examples, anecdotes, live cello music, multimedia, …