Singing for Wellbeing

This article explores how singing together creates a powerful sense of shared space and connection for mothers and women. A moment that feels like ‘their’ time, grounded in solidarity, voice, and wellbeing. Within this circle, something natural and beautiful unfolds – babies and children are gently enveloped in the warmth of human sound, a kind of vocal cwtch that requires no artifice, just voice and presence.

As women model this collective care through singing, their children grow up witnessing and absorbing it, often developing a love for singing themselves. In this way, the Singing Mamas sessions nurture not only the wellbeing of mothers, but also inspire the next generation through lived experience, connection, and shared joy.

Watch the video and take a moment to reflect on how you already use singing in your everyday, to entertain, soothe or give yourself and others a boost.

Christianah Ugbaja is a trained Singing Mama and longstanding member of the WOW Choir, where she has contributed creativity, cultural inspiration and original songwriting for the past seven years. Christianah leads weekly music for wellbeing sessions with women seeking sanctuary, as well as monthly cultural singing sessions in Cardiff.

Across cultures worldwide, people instinctively sing to their babies and children. Singing can create connection, closeness and emotional regulation. Christianah is passionate about the power of music and how singing together can create meaningful connections across cultures and languages, enhancing wellbeing for everyone involved.

For those interested in exploring similar opportunities, visit Community Music Wales, as they offer a range of singing groups and community music activities that create connection and support wellbeing.