MaMuse is an acoustic folk duo from Chico, California, made up of Karisha Longaker and Sarah Nutting, both of whom bring music-therapy backgrounds to their work. Drawing on folk and gospel traditions, their music – reflected in the name MaMuse, Mamma and Muse – aims for spiritual uplift and connection. Their catalog includes All the Way (2009), Heart Nouveau (2015), Strange and Wonderful, Integration of the Awkward, and the Force of Nature EP.

Mood and energy: Warm, uplifting, gentle acoustic harmony. Recommended uses: Uplift, community, gentle folk listening.

Sacred Ground Confidence Score: 5 out of 5 stars   Final recommendation: Approved.

Why this artist belongs in Sacred Sounds: A genuinely gentle, therapeutically grounded acoustic-folk duo that fits the librarys contemplative tone particularly well.