Artist uses vibrational healing instrument to reach immigrant communities

Guadalupe Maravilla made the journey from El Salvador to the US when he was just 8 years old. Experiencing civil war back home, in addition to a two-and-a-half month trek, led to trauma that he says manifested as cancer in his mid-30s. Now, he helps lead sound baths to help other immigrants with similar experiences heal. The World’s Bianca Hillier went to one and reports from Boston.

Will you support The World with a monthly donation?

We rely on support from listeners and readers like you to keep our stories free and accessible to all. Monthly gifts are particularly meaningful because they help us plan ahead and concentrate on the stories that matter. Will you consider donating $10/month, so we can continue bringing you The World?  Donations made between now and Dec. 31 will be matched 1:1. Thanks for investing in our work!