Singing Medicine ~ Call of the Wild ~ Sound and Silence
I was a member of Prana, the ground-breaking chanting and drumming group, in the late 80’s. It was my first meeting with Spirit, both through song and the people. My connection to nature began here and an appreciation of native traditions.
In 2000 I joined Seize the Day, the front line political folk band. With them I learned the craft of performance and the power of song, travelling extensively around Britain playing at festivals and political demos.
Mixing all these influences together, I sing songs to empower, connect and bring peace.
Being a Sannyasin of Osho, the Indian Mystic, for 29 years, my music has acquired a devotional element with a great love of silence and space.
Living and working at Osho Leela, (now The Leela Centre) since 1997, I bring music to the events here, playing with many beautiful musicians over the years. For many years, I was part of the band Presence, playing for Osho meditation weekends and celebrations at Croydon Hall in Somerset until it closed. I also toured the USA with Milarepa, Osho's minstrel, for three years.
Since going solo I have recorded 4 CD's, all packed with original songs and chants :‘All Your Faces’, 'Carry Me Home', 'Deep into the Earth' and most recently 'Gratitude'. The latest three were produced by Manu Gibbs, my late husband, who produced CD’s for Neneh Cherry and Des’ree in his time. He has brought richness, warmth and a great groove to the simplicity of my compositions.
My newest ventures have been multimedia concerts, with live music and images. ‘Call of the Wild’ was born of a journey through the UK visiting wild landscapes and sacred sites. ‘The Song in Yew’ is a celebration of native UK trees, inviting our reconnection to them. In both, I share the landsongs that came from being at the sites, the landscapes, the trees.
Singing is my medicine, my teacher and my love.
I offer Singing Medicine circles and workshops in the community where I live and around the UK.