Singing The Bones Song Circle at Rising Moon Meadows

Join multicultural music trio Singing The Bones for an intimate evening of community song, hosted at the beautiful Rising Moon Meadows

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the Bones is a musical collaboration that weaves together American diasporic traditions through story and song, uplifting rich heritages that cannot be erased and long to be reconnected to in these times. Lydia Violet Harutoonian, of Persian and Armenian heritage, founded the School for the Great Turning and is a keeper of Joanna Macy's Work That Reconnects. Kele Nitoto, raised in Oakland's rich cultural landscape, is a master drummer, teacher and keeper of African diasporic rhythmic traditions from Congo to Haiti and beyond. M'Gilvry Allen brings Celtic and old-time fiddle traditions, having grown up immersed in folk music communities of the West Coast. This project brings together three American artists who turn towards their cultural lineages to contemplate diasporic and cultural healing.

In song circle form, Lydia, Kele, and M'Gilvry will teach songs from each of their ancestral traditions, as well as some favorite circle songs and a few originals. They teach everything by ear so all can participate, regardless of musical experience. Singing together is an ancient technology for building community resilience through shared voices and shared breath. No experience needed; all are welcome.

And Singing the Bones is happy to host special local guest Yin Friend (from Earth Practice). A lover of song, Yin believes deeply in the importance of singing together. Through vocal exploration and an emphasis on how it feels to make sound in the body, Yin brings simple songs from everyday living in this wild world.

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Thursday, May 29th, 7:30-9:30pm

In case we want to sit outside on this beautiful property, bring a chair or blanket to sit on & wear layers! We'll do that if it's not too cold.

$25, no one turned away for lack of funds

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