Natalie Sone
Co-founder · Senior Clinical Nurse
Natalie coordinates the clinical alignment of every programme, drawing on years of senior nursing experience across Irish healthcare.
About Global Echoes Ireland
A multi-strand organisation for arts, culture and wellbeing.
Global Echoes Ireland (GEI) is home to programmes that connect people through culture, education and healthcare — with African Rhythms for Health & Wellbeing as our flagship.
Our story
Culture as a doorway to wellbeing.
Global Echoes Ireland was born from a simple belief: that cultural traditions — carried with respect and rigour — can meaningfully improve health, connection and belonging in Ireland's communities.
Today we work alongside HSE services, care providers and cultural organisations to deliver structured programmes that meet real health and social outcomes.
Mission
To use rhythm, culture and community to improve wellbeing across Ireland's healthcare and social settings.
Vision
An Ireland where cultural heritage is a recognised part of everyday health and connection.
Core values
Respect. Rigour. Cultural integrity. Clinical safety. Genuine human warmth.
Meet the founders
The people behind the work.
Dr John Nutekpor
Programme Lead · PhD-level Drumming Practitioner
John leads all African Rhythms sessions, blending traditional West African drumming with therapeutic practice.
Emmanuel Njume Sone
Co-founder · Strategy & Partnerships
Emmanuel leads GEI's cross-organisational partnerships with healthcare, cultural and community bodies.
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Enquiry
Book a taster session for your care home, HSE service or community.
A 45-minute introductory session tailored to your residents, clients or team — delivered by a PhD-level drumming practitioner and senior clinical nurse.