Circle Songs with Bobby McFerrin

I spent most of last week with Bobby McFerrin, Rhiannon, and friends. I attended the Circle Songs Workshop at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY. I see the value of bringing Circle Songs to communities for people who have enthusiasm for singing, but perhaps are limited by an inability to read music. When we engaged in the Circle Songs with Bobby in the middle, creating parts and directing, the joy and spirit were palpable. One could eat the powerful energy in that Main Hall and be fully satisfied. However...could I, as a trained musician, engage in circle singing only? No way. But it's a cool way to get lots of people singing from the heart, with spirit and joy. No experience required.

I chose this video to share for a several reasons. The images are powerful, it shows beautifully Bobby's artistry as singer and arranger, and I love the idea of the feminine deity. Enjoy.