Medicine Song & Drum Circle

Medicine Song & Drum Circle

Gathering in circle to play the frame drum & learn medicine songs.

By SomaHeart

Date and time

Thu, Apr 24, 2025 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM PDT

Location

4628 W 2nd Ave

4628 West 2nd Avenue Vancouver, BC V6R 1L1 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 2 days before event

Agenda

6:30 PM - 6:40 PM

Arrival *doors close at 6:40* no late entry

6:40 PM - 6:50 PM

Opening Circle

6:50 PM - 7:00 PM

Vocal Warm Up

7:00 PM - 8:45 PM

Drumming + Singing

8:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Closing Circle

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes

Humans have been gathering in circle, drumming and singing since the very beginning; it's in our blood, it's in our bones, it's our human nature.

We each have a drum in our chest, our heartbeat. When we were in the womb we were held by our Mother's heartbeat, and the sound of the drum connects us to the heart of our Great Mother Earth.

When we drum together, we unite our hearts.
When we sing together, our souls dance with one another.

I hold this (playful) space to share the songs I've come to learn and love dearly over the years. I carry melondies from different traditions around the world; Yawanawa, Zimbabwe, Lakota, Sanskrit, Quechua, Mauri, Aztec… songs that offer prayers of healing, blessings, and gratitude to Mother Earth, invoke our Cosmic Essence, and sing to honor our siblings the plants and animals.

Paradoxically enough this evening is less about "sounding good" , but more so about feeling and liberating our expression, connecting to our hearts and one another. The result is an immense felt sense of belonging, feeling grounded and nourished.

So let us come together, unite our voices, and have fun!

Note: this is not a djembe drum circle, this is a medicine frame drum circle. That being said, all types of drums are welcome.

  • You don't need an instrument, I have plenty. If you have your own frame drum or rattle, please bring it.
  • No singing experience is required.
  • No one will be asked to sing alone. All skill (and non-skill!) levels are welcome.


ARRIVAL:
*Please note: This event is held at a private residence
6:30-6:40 - Arrive, get settled, mingle, pick an oracle card
6:40 PM - Doors close - no late entry

Facilitated by: Aga Postawska
Cost: Donation $15-$30
No one turned away for lack of funds, please reach out if you need support.

MORE INFO ON SOMAHEART EVENTS:
Sound baths, Breathwork, Kambo, Bufo: https://www.thesomaheart.com/calendar

Frequently asked questions

I don't have a drum? Can I still come?

Yes! I have 9 extra drums that I pass out so everyone gets a chance to play.

I'm scared of singing, do I have to?

No. You don't have to do anything you don't want to. You can simply sit and enjoy the sound of the drum.

Is there parking?

Yes, this is a residential zone. Plenty of free street parking and easily accessible via bus route.: #44, #84 and #4.

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