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Chorus of Courage

National Arts Centre, 4th Stage, 1 Elgin Street , Ottawa, ON

Chorus of Courage is many things. It is a space created to hold and honour the voices and stories of survivors of violence (our storytellers). We came together as a group and became friends and allies – a supportive family. We created a home to explore some of the most difficult experiences one can imagine – a retreat – and we did it with love, music, silence, acceptance, guidance, connection, and movement, hand in hand. This project explores the entire spectrum of emotions that are felt through the unique experiences of the ones we are here to honour – our storytellers. The stories shared and held at our retreat were given a voice and expression through our songwriters. These songs were captured, recorded, and then sent to our allies. Our allies echoed these songs and stories with another song, written in solidarity, creating a powerful musical conversation – a call and response through music and emotion that we look forward to sharing with you all – Chorus of Courage is a fluid conversation that holds the beauty and the horrors of lived experiences– it is an attempt to find some words and meaning, together, as a collective.

The evening at the National Arts Centre will showcase the songs our songwriters and allies created and provide a platform for the storyteller’s stories and experiences to be held and heard through song and music.

Jack & the Spare Hearts w/ guest Joni NehRita

The Jazz Room, Waterloo

Jack and the Spare Hearts are a Kitchener-based 5-piece band who play original tunes with a touch of R&B, a hit of New Wave, a heap of Funk, a pinch of Ska—and an attitude that says we are here to enjoy ourselves. And feel free to do the same. The band are introducing themselves through a series of shows at The Jazz Room, 59 King Street North in Uptown Waterloo. The next show is scheduled on February 15th, 2024 and will include an appearance by their special musical guest Joni NehRita. Music is scheduled to start at 8 pm.

$11.98

Música do Círculo /Circle Music

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KPL Central Branch, 85 Queen St. North, Kitchener, ON

Música do Círculo / Circle Music is a collaborative music-making experience that uses improvisation, body percussion, singing, movement and play to foster community and connection. No experience necessary. I've been studying this methodology for over a year and half and has travelled twice this year to Brazil to further her training with the founders and their collective in São Paulo, Brazil. I'm excited to bring this beautiful practice to our region!

It's free to register & you can do one or do them all. FREE!

Body Grooves 101 Online Workshop

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Zoom

Body percussion is a fun, engaging and no-tech way to learn about rhythm, rhythmic structures and groove.

In this workshop, I'll introduce the basics of body percussion- we'll explore sounds, go through some rhythmic games and exercises that will help you to understand, and more importantly, feel pulse vs sub-division of the beats vs groove. Then we'll put it all together and play grooves that go along with particular genre/styles of music including pop/rock, reggae, R&B and samba and maybe even try singing on top of what we're playing!

Body percussion and body music (singing + body percussion) can bring an extra element of musicality to choirs, jams, classrooms and more. The no-tech nature means it's accessible and can be done anywhere and since our bodies are the literal instruments, it's an embodied practice that helps us to feel the music, in a deeper way.

I plan to give more body percussion and body music in the future, so join the email list if you'd like to keep up with my offerings.

To register & receive the link email: info {at} luvsum-music.com

Música do Círculo /Circle Music

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KPL Central Branch, 85 Queen St. North, Kitchener, ON

Música do Círculo / Circle Music is a collaborative music-making experience that uses improvisation, body percussion, singing, movement and play to foster community and connection. No experience necessary. I've been studying this methodology for over a year and half and has travelled twice this year to Brazil to further her training with the founders and their collective in São Paulo, Brazil. I'm excited to bring this beautiful practice to our region!

It's free to register & you can do one or do them all. FREE!

Body Grooves Lab

Bosworth Cres., Kitchener, ON

Join facilitator & musician Joni NehRita for a 6 week lab that deep dives into Música do Círculo, a collective music-making practice originating in São Paulo Brazil. Together we will explore body percussion, circle singing, improvisation and the MC "games". This practice is about cultivating connection & community through music and deep listening. No musical experience necessary! Just come with an open mind and a desire to make a joyful and embodied noise!

Email Joni at: info [at] luvsum-music.com to register or for more info!

Body Grooves Lab

Bosworth Cres., Kitchener, ON

Join facilitator & musician Joni NehRita for a 6 week lab that deep dives into Música do Círculo, a collective music-making practice originating in São Paulo Brazil. Together we will explore body percussion, circle singing, improvisation and the MC "games". This practice is about cultivating connection & community through music and deep listening. No musical experience necessary! Just come with an open mind and a desire to make a joyful and embodied noise!

Email Joni at: info [at] luvsum-music.com to register or for more info!

Música do Círculo / Circle Music

KPL Central Branch, 85 Queen St. North, Kitchener, ON

Música do Círculo / Circle Music is a collaborative music-making experience that uses improvisation, body percussion, singing, movement and play to foster community and connection. No experience necessary. I've been studying this methodology for over a year and half and has travelled twice this year to Brazil to further her training with the founders and their collective in São Paulo, Brazil. I'm excited to bring this beautiful practice to our region!

It's free to register & you can do one or do them all. FREE!

Body Grooves Lab

Bosworth Cres., Kitchener, ON

Join facilitator & musician Joni NehRita for a 6 week lab that deep dives into Música do Círculo, a collective music-making practice originating in São Paulo Brazil. Together we will explore body percussion, circle singing, improvisation and the MC "games". This practice is about cultivating connection & community through music and deep listening. No musical experience necessary! Just come with an open mind and a desire to make a joyful and embodied noise!

Email Joni at: info [at] luvsum-music.com to register or for more info!

Body Grooves Lab

Bosworth Cres., Kitchener, ON

Join facilitator & musician Joni NehRita for a 6 week lab that deep dives into Música do Círculo, a collective music-making practice originating in São Paulo Brazil. Together we will explore body percussion, circle singing, improvisation and the MC "games". This practice is about cultivating connection & community through music and deep listening. No musical experience necessary! Just come with an open mind and a desire to make a joyful and embodied noise!

Email Joni at: info [at] luvsum-music.com to register or for more info!

Body Grooves Lab

Bosworth Cres., Kitchener, ON

Join facilitator & musician Joni NehRita for a 6 week lab that deep dives into Música do Círculo, a collective music-making practice originating in São Paulo Brazil. Together we will explore body percussion, circle singing, improvisation and the MC "games". This practice is about cultivating connection & community through music and deep listening. No musical experience necessary! Just come with an open mind and a desire to make a joyful and embodied noise!

Email Joni at: info [at] luvsum-music.com to register or for more info!

Body Grooves Lab

Bosworth Cres., Kitchener, ON

Join facilitator & musician Joni NehRita for a 6 week lab that deep dives into Música do Círculo, a collective music-making practice originating in São Paulo Brazil. Together we will explore body percussion, circle singing, improvisation and the MC "games". This practice is about cultivating connection & community through music and deep listening. No musical experience necessary! Just come with an open mind and a desire to make a joyful and embodied noise!

Email Joni at: info [at] luvsum-music.com to register or for more info!

Música do Círculo /Circle Music

KPL Central Branch, 85 Queen St. North, Kitchener, ON

Música do Círculo / Circle Music is a collaborative music-making experience that uses improvisation, body percussion, singing, movement and play to foster community and connection. No experience necessary. I've been studying this methodology for over a year and half and has travelled twice this year to Brazil to further her training with the founders and their collective in São Paulo, Brazil. I'm excited to bring this beautiful practice to our region!

It's free to register & you can do one or do them all. FREE!