Sing-Alongs Unite DC’s Lonely Hearts
In Washington, DC—often called the “loneliest city”—Josh Korr’s sing-alongs are bringing people together in a unique, stress-free environment. These gatherings, where strangers meet to sing classic songs and let loose with kazoos, offer an antidote to the city’s high rates of anxiety and loneliness. With no focus on politics or daily life, participants connect through music and shared joy.
What started as small get-togethers have now grown to regular events, drawing dozens of attendees. Studies confirm the benefits of group singing for mental wellbeing, with these sing-alongs serving as a positive, uplifting experience for locals seeking emotional release and a sense of community.
“About a third of adults in D.C. have also reported feeling anxious or depressed, emotions that for some have been heightened by President Donald Trump’s string of firings and funding threats.”