Song Circle with Singing The Bones at WYP

Join multicultural music trio Singing The Bones for an intimate evening of community song, hosted by the Wilderness Youth Project.

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Thursday, April 17th, 6:30-8:30pm

Bring a chair or blanket to sit on & wear layers!

Sliding scale tickets / no one turned away

Locally gathered herbal tea on tap

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is a musical collaboration weaving together diasporic traditions through story and song. 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 fiddle traditions, having grown up immersed in folk music communities of the West Coast. This project grew out of a class taught by Lydia Violet and Leah Song (of Rising Appalachia) that invites participants to explore their ancestral musical lineages.

In song circle, Lydia, Kele, and M'Gilvry share 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.

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Please note: this event is outdoors, on the lawn behind the WYP office!

Precise location:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/6kjBZuJmaTNXd94r5

Best place to park:

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Please carpool if possible!

Host or Publisher M'Gilvry Allen