Notes: I could think of no better way to honor the 100th episode of this podcast than to talk with Lisa G. Littlebird, my first mentor in the community songleading movement. We explore how she uses the power of songs for different purposes, including the one she shares during our conversation which helps bridge hearts during difficult situations. We talk about songs as sorcery to shift energy, and how exquisite it is to create a spell-song. How to find right-size in relationship with each other; how we woo each other into community and song, and "accompany each other in our walk toward liberation." The "inescapable confronting tenderness of inner listener" in relation to our own voices, "the power of the voice to unblock channels of energy." How responding to racial injustice grows out of relationship, not as a short-term response... "I'm not looking for your attention for a week, I'm looking for your love for a lifetime." What it means to have an open heart in both yes and no, when to harmonize with normative culture, and when to align with one's own truth even if it steps outside of the "normal." Grab something to drink or nosh on, take us on a walk or a drive, and let's talk about song and community! You'll hear me making up harmonies on the spot as Lisa and I are singing (she couldn't hear me, so it was all good! ?)
Songwriter Info: Lisa G. Littlebird facilitates group singing as a transformational personal practice, healing art, and to foster healthy communities. She is the creator of Littlebird Flight School, a community song leader training program with more than 400 graduates worldwide. She also founded the 160-member Wholehearted Chorus in Big Sur & Monterey, CA and has been on the faculty at Esalen Institute for 15 years. Sharing Info: Yes -- The song is free to share in oral tradition groups, but please contact Lisa for recording and/or performing permission Links: Chumash people: https://www.sbnature.org/collections-research/anthropology/chumash-life/ Ram Dass quote: “if you feel like you’re enlightened, go spend a week with your family” https://www.gaia.com/article/who-is-ram-dass-the-wonderful-magical-be-here-now-guru Songleader Flight School: https://thebirdsings.com/songleader-training/ Lisa's Website: https://thebirdsings.com/ Song-a-day project: https://thebirdsings.com/OLD/song-a-day.html Oprah Magazine, Jan 2019 “Sing, Sing a Song” Article: https://www.magzter.com/stories/Lifestyle/The-Oprah-Magazine/Sing-Sing-a-Song Denver Women’s Chorus: https://denverchoruses.org/dwc/ Esalen Institute: https://www.esalen.org/ Dr. Ysaye M. Barnwell: https://www.ymbarnwell.com/bio Sweet Honey in the Rock: https://sweethoneyintherock.org/ Laurence Cole: http://www.laurencecole.com/ Peter Gabriel: “Passion” https://petergabriel.com/release/passion/ Nightsong album: https://thebirdsings.com/nightsong/ Lisa's song library: https://thebirdsings.com/song-library/ Lisa's Patreon: patreon.com/thebirdsings Nuts & Bolts: 4:4, Aeolian, unison with a little call and response Join the A Breath of Song mailing list to receive a heads up as a new episode is released, plus a large version of the artwork, brief thoughts from my slightly peculiar brain... and occasional extras when they seem vitally important! No junk -- I will never sell your address. I read out all your names into my living room when I send new mailings... I appreciate the connection to you who are listening and singing these songs with me. Exchange energy with A Breath of Song with dollars at the Gratitude Jar (whoo-hoo!!!!), or by making comments, leaving reviews, suggesting songs or songwriters (including yourself) ..... your participation matters!
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