Rainforest Singing Workshop with Su Hart | |
Join dynamic choir leader Su Hart for a day of singing the songs of the Baka rainforest people of Central Africa.
Su lives in Bath in England. We have been friends and enjoyed singing together for many years through teaching together at various singing events. The last time Su came to Belfast was 2018 so I’m delighted to invite her back.
The beautiful interlocking sounds and joyous accessible rhythms of the Baka people are fun and easy to learn. Su has been initiated by the Baka women to share this singing. Thought to be the first humans to sing, the Baka singing is believed to help build community, heal illness and argument, soothe babies and enchant the forest animals ensuring luck in the hunt. All songs are taught in a fun and inclusive way (no sheet music). Experienced and beginner singers welcome.
You can hear Su singing a Baka song here:
https://youtu.be/FZVphZNnVT4?si=U0kp0_aOa72Tb8-Z
A percentage of profits from this event will go back to the Baka for projects in the forest through the charity Global Music Exchange.