Kirtan & cacao
Schedule
Wed Jun 04 2025 at 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
The Goosebarn, Greenbank farm, Seworgan TR115QN, Falmouth | Falmouth, EN
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Voice Events with RAVI FREEMAN KIRTAN & CACAO 'Yoga for the Voice & the Heart'
a transformational experience of devotional singing with songs & chants
from around the world plus sound journey
the evening consists of an hour of singing followed by a sound journey
(including gong bath)
and ends with more singing
The event includes a ceremonial drink of Cacao
All levels of singing ability welcome ; you do not have to be able to
sing to participate in these Voice Events
“Ravi is a rare talent - a musical shaman who knows no fear.
He has been an inspiration to us over the years as he continues to cross borders and boundaries in his quest for musical expression and freedom"
DEVA PREMAL & MITEN
Ravi is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, singer, pioneer of overtone singing and one of the longest established Western players of the kora (West African harp). His music is the result of a lifetime exploring the edge, through world music, tribal cultures, overtone singing and a journey that has taken him from India to the Amazon via Africa
As well as over 20 CDs, international performances and workshops and the invention of the electric/stereo kora, Ravi has also worked with artists such as Nigel Kennedy, Jon Lord, Phil Manzanera, Baaba Maal, Dr John, Ronu Majumdar and Marlui Miranda. The most recent albums are “Teacher in The Forest” with Charlotte Mabon, “Two Rivers” with Adrian Freedman and “Songs for the Golden Age”
Ravi leads Voice Events in the form of “Kirtan & Cacao” and “Overtone Singing and Voice Workshops and Retreats” which take participants on a transformational journey of discovery into the voice
www.ravifreeman.com
raising the vibration, we lift up our hearts with our voices
Short Videos of Voice Events
Video testimonial for Kirtan & Cacao
Testimonial for the Ceremonial Cacao served at Kirtan & Cacao events
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Testimonial for Overtone Singing & Voice Workshops
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OVERTONE SINGING & VOICE WORKSHOP
with RAVI FREEMAN
a transformational journey of discovery into the voice
includes
a) exploration of overtone singing
b) chakra toning: voicing tones that activate the body’s chakras
c) voice work: exercises to open the voice
d) mantras, songs & chants from around the world
e) sound journey and gong bath
All levels of singing ability welcome ; you do not have to sing to participate in these Voice Events
WORKSHOP DETAILS
A voice workshop with a focus on overtone singing and developing the power of the singing voice. Ravi is known for his ability to convey both the technical aspects as well as the esoteric and healing components of overtone singing. Even for those who do not think of themselves as singers, these workshops give confidence in finding your natural and powerful voice. Those of you who are already singers will find greater depths and possibilities in your voice. Finding our natural sound, breathing from the diaphragm, creating the mouth shapes for overtone singing, expanded listening and finally, hearing our own overtones clearly. We shall also sing together as a choir and explore the self healing and healing effects of harmonics
“Breath and the sound of the voice are existential imperatives, one cannot wish them away. They connect us directly with our divine souls”
OVERTONE SINGING
Overtone sounds resonate in harmony with nature from the smallest atom to the planets and galaxies. Tuning in to these vibrations using the voice and other instruments allows a deeper contact with the psyche and spirit. As you learn to produce overtones with the voice and listen to the sounds of the gongs, Tibetan bowls and tambura, a heightened sensitivity, awareness, peacefulness, cleansing, healing and deepened meditation emerge. This workshop is for people of all abilities. It is not necessary to be able to sing. In the workshop we will make contact with our natural power sound, free the body and breath and learn to produce a variety of overtone sounds...... two tones from the same voice
CHAKRA TONING
The embodied practice of Chakra Toning involves working with the sound and colour of each chakra. Spending 10 to 15 minutes on each of the seven chakras, we tone together as a group creating a circle of sound. This is a multi-dimensional practice, if used on a regular basis can help to support and develop one’s relationship with one’s voice, particularly for singing.
ABOUT RAVI
“Ravi is a rare talent – a musical shaman who knows no fear. He has been an inspiration to us over the years as he continues to cross borders and boundaries in his quest for musical expression and freedom” DEVA PREMAL & MITEN
Ravi is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and one of the longest established Western players of the kora (West African harp)
His music is the result of a lifetime exploring the edge, through world music, tribal cultures, throat singing and a journey that has taken him from India to the Amazon, Africa and beyond
As well as over 20 CDs, international performances and workshops and the invention of the electric/stereo kora, Ravi has also worked with artists such as Nigel Kennedy, Jon Lord, Phil Manzanera, Baaba Maal, Dr John, Ronu Majumdar and Marlui Miranda. The most recent albums are “Teacher in the Forest” with Charlotte Mabon, “Two Rivers” with Adrian Freedman and also “Songs for the Golden Age”
WORKSHOPS
Ravi has led workshops and lectured at various Universities, schools and centres such as Colorado State University; Northfield College, Minneapolis and Garter Lane Arts Centre, Ireland, plus Brazil, Italy, Greece, Australia, UK and elsewhere around the world.
During the retreat, Ravi will also share some of the stories and history behind different voice styles, instruments and their cultures, all from direct experience
MORE QUOTES
“Ravi delighted with his multi-ethnic aural tapestries.” The Scotsman
“The best kora-meets-Brazilian collaboration you’ll ever hear.” Songlines
“An equally atmospheric, gentle and spellbinding blend.” fRoots
“Highly recommended.” Classical Guitar Magazine
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Where is it happening?
The Goosebarn, Greenbank farm, Seworgan TR115QN, Falmouth, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
