How a singer-songwriter uses music to process community devastation
General contractor James Dose turned to songwriting following the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. This video explores how his music, specifically the song 'Cavalry', serves as a creative tool for healing and documenting the rebuilding of East Asheville.
The video follows James Dose, a contractor working on a home restoration in East Asheville. Beyond his construction work, Dose uses music as a creative outlet to navigate the aftermath of natural disasters. His song 'Cavalry' was inspired by the experience of seeing his community devastated by Hurricane Helene, a period that saw the Swannanoa and French Broad rivers swell and flood just one year prior. Through his art, Dose illustrates the capacity for creativity to emerge from tragedy and assist in the narrative of community recovery.
