“Be it said to the credit of our race, our people have always been lovers of music and flowers.”
— Bessie Weaver, one of the first known African American florists
That connection has always been there. Music and flowers are both forms of expression, both rooted in feeling, both ways we mark moments, celebrate, and create beauty in our everyday lives.
June is Black Music Month, a time to honor the influence of Black artists on sound, culture, and creativity. And it felt only right to bring that same energy into the way we experience flowers. Because flower arranging isn’t just about what you create. It’s about how you feel while creating it.
Set the Tone Before You Start
Before you touch a single stem, press play. Turn your arranging time into a ritual, not just a task.
Lay your flowers out. Clear a little space. Let the music fill the room before you begin.
As you trim, place, and adjust, let yourself slow down. Let the rhythm guide your hands.
The soft pull of leaves as you strip them from the stem. The clean snip of shears cutting through. The scent of eucalyptus or roses as you move them closer.
You start to notice everything. The beat, the texture, the movement; all working together. There’s no need to rush. No need to get it “right.” Just create.
A Few Ways to Build Your Playlist
The right music can completely shift your experience by grounding you, lifting your mood, or helping you stay present.
Here are a few musical selections to explore as you arrange:
Soft & Soulful (for slowing down)
Start with artists who bring warmth and ease into the room:
Erykah Badu
Jill Scott
Sade
This is where arranging feels almost meditative — slow, intentional, and fully present. Every placement feels softer. Every movement feels more considered.
Modern R&B & Feel-Good Energy
For something a little more current but still grounded:
H.E.R.
SZA
Daniel Caesar
Alicia Keys
Khalid
This mix keeps things light, emotional, and easy to move with, where your hands follow the rhythm without overthinking.
Reflective & Intentional
If you want something that adds a little depth, go with a few of your favorites from:
Kendrick Lamar
Solange
Frank Ocean
Music that makes you pause, think, and feel all while your hands stay in motion, creating something that reflects that energy.
Instrumental & Background Flow
Andre 3000 instrumental flute album, “New Blue Sun”
Layer in soft instrumentals or piano-led tracks to create space between moments.
This is where everything quiets down and you can fully sink into the sensory experience of arranging.
Let the Music Lead
Black Music Month is a celebration of influence, artistry, and culture. And in many ways, flower arranging is the same. It’s creative. It’s expressive. It’s deeply personal.
When you pair music with flowers, something shifts. It becomes more than an activity, it becomes a full sensory experience.The sound of the music. The feel of the stems in your hands. The scent of the blooms as they open. The visual beauty taking shape in front of you. All of it working together.
This June, build your playlist, open your Bloom Box, and let the music guide your hands. Create something beautiful. Something meaningful. Something that feels like you.
