Songs of Liberation – Harmony Singing for All

Children under 12 are free with adult registration.

In this all are welcome class, we’ll raise our voices in two ways! We’ll learn the history of and sing songs of protest and liberation (and joy!) from around the world. We’ll also focus on strengthening singing skills, especially harmony, rhythm, and breath support.

This class will be held in my garden in nice weather, and in my home in less nice weather. Masks optional. It’s a good time in the world to raise your voice!

Bio:

Anne Weiss is a blues, soul and roots music singer/songwriter, guitarist and pianist with five albums to her credit. She studied classical piano, joined a street gang, became a mountaineer, developed a guitar obsession, worked as a political organizer, learned to salsa dance, became addicted to delta blues, sang with a 100-voice gospel choir, and yes, you will hear it all in her music.

Combining soulful blues, acoustic funk, contemporary folk, gospel music, and smatterings of classical phrasing and Latin rhythms, Anne is known for her enormous bluesy voice, great guitar chops, and striking stage presence. Anne adds funk(!) ukulele and emotive piano work to many of her performances. She is a standout songwriter who has been covered by many artists.

Anne’s first recording work was with Shawn Colvin and Dar Williams. It wasn’t long before she was opening concerts for Richie Havens and Chris Smither. Three decades later, Anne has performed with everyone from Ani DiFranco to Taj Mahal. She tours internationally and is featured at blues, folk, world music festivals, and teaches, performs, and produces music in at her home base, Portland Oregon.

Anne is an engaging, funny, spontaneous performer, with an obvious joie de vivre and love of walking out on new musical and cultural edges. More about her musical adventures can be found at www.anneweiss.com