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You are invited to travel the world through song. Karen Porkka directs these beautiful singing souls sharing the beauty, wisdom and playfulness of songs from around the world. This concerts features Edmonton's Le Fuzz. This is a fundraising concert in collaboration with Changing Together - A Centre for Immigrant Women and the Soul Song Circle Singer Scholarship Fund. The Soul Song Circle Singers are part of the Ubuntu Choirs Network. We believe it is our birthright to sing and to be involved in the community. We will be having a draw and selling Ubuntu Bracelets to support a community in South Africa. So bring a little extra $$ if you feel so inclined to support us further. We look forward to singing for and with you!

Come celebrate in spontaneous song with the singers of the Vocal Improvisation Network of Edmonton. This is our season end performance. Cost by donation.

ONLINE TICKETS SALES CLOSED - TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR

You are invited to join our circle while we share these beautiful songs to uplift, inspire and soothe our souls! featuring the SOUL SONG CIRCLE SINGERS …directed by KAREN PORKKA

…with special guests Dana Wylie - Singer Songwriter, Dwayne Hrynkiw - Percussion, Keith Rempel - Bass

Proceeds to support the SOUL SONG CIRCLE SINGER SCHOLARSHIP FUND and INDSPIRE a Canadian Indigenous Arts Organization www.indspire.ca

We will have a raffle to help support these organizations and also selling bracelets in support of the Ubuntu Orhpan Bracelet Campaign www.dolfilms.org

Dana Wylie CD's will be available for sale as well or you find her music at www.danawylie.net

Limited Seating and Masks requested

Thank you!

Singing Songs inspired by poets, writers, sacred texts and other inspirational sources About this Event The Soul Song Circle Singers are a non - auditioned community group part of the Ubuntu Choir Network. Ubuntu translates to "I am because We are" and as singers we know that we can only exist because we are together in song. We are celebrating our 6th season of singing with a Fundraising Concert for the following: Changing Together - a Centre for Immigrant Women www.changingtogether.com The Soul Song Circle Singers Scholarship Fund www.karenporkka.com and the Ubuntu Orphan Bracelet Campaign www.orphanbracelets.org There will be a draw for prizes as well as bracelets for sale. Plus we have Edmonton singer songwriter Anna Beaumont joining us with some original music inspired by the writings of Rumi and more. Please visit www.annabeaumont.com to learn more. ....PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE 2 CONCERT DATES.... SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 and SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2020 both have Doors open at 3pm with concert beginning at 3:30pm Southminster Steinhauer United Church 10740 19 Avenue, Edmonton

$20 Regular $15 Low Income $25 at the door

...... Please also note there are separate eventbrite events for each day....please make sure you are on the day you wish to attend.....but you are always welcome to come to both! Thank you for your support!

The Soul Song Circle Singers are a non - auditioned community group part of the Ubuntu Choir Network. Ubuntu translates to "I am because We are" and as singers we know that we can only exist because we are together in song. We are celebrating our 6th season of singing with a Fundraising Concert for the following: Changing Together - a Centre for Immigrant Women www.changingtogether.com The Soul Song Circle Singers Scholarship Fund www.karenporkka.com and the Ubuntu Orphan Bracelet Campaign www.orphanbracelets.org There will be a draw for prizes as well as bracelets for sale. Plus we have Edmonton singer songwriter Anna Beaumont joining us with some original music inspired by the writings of Rumi and more. Please visit www.annabeaumont.com to learn more.

Tickets are $20 Regular / $15 Low Income / $25 at the door

Note we have another concert on Sunday January 26 at 3:30pm

Changing Together and Soul Song Circle Singers present ONE VILLAGE - Singing Songs of Family, Community & All Our Relations Please join us for an evening of music featuring the Soul Song Circle Singers with special guests... Dwayne Hyrhnkiw - percussion Jamie Philp - guitar and the Soul Song Circle Youth Singers plus the work of visual artist Linda Ozromano showcasing her photography series ‘Grandma’s House’ with the support of the Edmonton Arts Council which also appeared at her recent exhibit 'Finding Peace in a Hyphenated World’ This is a Fundraising Event for Changing Together - Centre for Immigrant Women & for the Soul Song Circle Singers Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $20 in Advance / $25 at the door Students/Seniors $15 for more information about the Soul Song Circle Singers contact Karen Porkka at www.karenporkka.com For more information about Changing Together visit www.changingtogether.com For more information about our guest visual artist Linda Ozromano visit her website www.lindaozromano.com We also will be supporting the DO UBUNTU - Orphan Bracelet Campaign by selling bracelets made in a community in South Africa. www.orphanbracelet.org

Soul Song Circle Singers and Changing Together presents... CONTINENTAL CONNECTION - Singing Songs that Unite Us Please join the Soul Song Circle Singers directed by Karen Porkka for an afternoon of songs from Canada, Namibia and inspired stops along the way. Featuring special guest Namibian Singer/Songwriter GARTH PRINCE plus percussionist Dwayne Hyrnkiw, guitarist George Koufogiannakis and bassist Keith Rempel. This is a Fund-raising event for Changing Together - a Centre for Immigrant Women and for the Soul Song Circle Singer Scholarship Fund. There will be a special draw for Changing Together with prizes including free registration to come sing with the Soul Song Circle Singers. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

Tickets are available online at Eventbrite.ca or from members of the Soul Song Circle Singers.

Doors open at 3pm.

Come join us in songs that inspire, uplift and soothe the soul.

$15 Advanced Tickets $20 At the door

Tickets available on Eventbite.ca or from choir members

Step into our beautiful garden of Vocal Improvisation as the students of the V.I.N.E. Classes "Making Roots", Integrated and Branching Out share their inspired voices and spontaneous creations with you!

By Donation

Hosting the Yardbird Suite Jam with Dean Pierno (drums), Thom Golub (bass) and Kent Shores (guitar). We will be playing world infused original compositions and creations.

We play from 8-9pm and then the jammers carry on until a final number form us to close the evening at 11pm.

$5 cover at the door

Karen Porkka brings all that she loves about creating music into a solo performance called PorkkaLoops. Layering together voice, keyboard, saxophone, melodica and with the help of loopers and electronics she showcases her original and spontaneous compositions as well as putting twists on familiar and not so familiar standards. Karen pulls together musical and improvisational influences from around the world to reveal a richly textured, captivating form of sonic exploration and storytelling. Special Guest percussionist Dwayne Hrynkiw

Reservations recommended $10

Come join us for an evening of musical selections that inspire, uplift and soothe your soul as the Soul Song Circle Singers share their joy of singing in our season end performance MIGRATION - Songs That Travel. We will take you on a musical journey with the help of special guests Dwayne Hrynkiw on percussion and Devin Hart on piano. We are also fund-raising for Edmonton's centre for immigrant women Changing Together and for the Soul Song Circle Singer Scholarship Fund.

Tickets available at the door or at Eventbrite.ca

YOU ARE INVITED TO GATHER TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE SEASON BY SINGING SONGS FROM DIFFERENT HOLIDAY TRADITIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WITH (THAT’S RIGHT, SING WITH) THE SOUL SONG CIRCLE SINGERS PLUS WE WILL BE COLLECTING FOOD FOR THE FOOD BANK, AS WELL AS, WINTER HATS, MITTENS AND SOCKS FOR THE BISSELL CENTRE. A POTLUCK OF YUMMY TREATS TO FOLLOW THE SINGING

Sliding scale $5-$20

A Vocal Improv workshop that invites more experienced voices who have solid foundations in vocal technique, singing harmonies, rhythms and singing parts independently. We will “branch out” into other areas, like complex harmony, odd time signatures, soloing, chord changes and performance structures while deepening the roots of generous and compassionate singing in community.

Karen brings her PorkkaLoops along with percussionist Dwayne Hrynkiw to the Edmonton Street Car show.

Step into the Garden of Vocal Improvisation to Nourish the Creative Soul. Connect with others in luscious harmonies, grooves from around the world and soul-filled sounds of spontaneous music inspired from All That We Are.
Karen Porkka, an Edmonton based musician, music educator and student of master Vocal Improvisers – Rhiannon and Bobby McFerrin, skillfully leads all levels of singers to deepen roots of vocal improv and branch out to the edge of musical expression while cultivating skills of Compassion and Generosity by listening deeply to ourselves and others. Only 20 spaces available Cost $35 To guarantee your spot Pre-Register at The Singing V.I.N.E. Vancouver on Eventbrite.ca or by email transfer or PayPal

Step into the Garden of Vocal Improvisation to Nourish the Creative Soul. Connect with others in luscious harmonies, grooves from around the world and soul-filled sounds of spontaneous music inspired from All That We Are.
Karen Porkka, an Edmonton based musician, music educator and student of master Vocal Improvisers – Rhiannon and Bobby McFerrin, skillfully leads all levels of singers to deepen roots of vocal improv and branch out to the edge of musical expression while cultivating skills of Compassion and Generosity by listening deeply to ourselves and others. Only 20 spaces available Cost $35 (or $30 for SINGVITATION attendees) To guarantee your spot Pre-Register at The Singing V.I.N.E. Victoria on Eventbrite.ca or by email transfer or PayPal

…An Evening of Improvisation featuring Edmonton based musician, composer, choral director and vocal improviser KAREN PORKKA Bringing with her all the inspiration from her west coast tour of The Singing V.I.N.E. (a vocal improvisation workshop). The night will be one of a kind, interactive concert filled with soul-filled sounds and spontaneous creations.

Tickets at the Door

$10-$20 (sliding scale)

The Singing V.I.N.E. (Vocal Improvisation Nourishing Everyone) Step into the Garden of Vocal Improvisation to Nourish the Creative Soul. Connect with others in luscious harmonies, grooves from around the world and soul-filled sounds of spontaneous music inspired from All That We Are. This workshop is ideal for those who love to sing, to play vocally and are wanting to find new ways of expressing themselves. We will be exploring the building blocks of making music (melody, harmony and rhythm) while cultivating skills of Compassion and Generosity by listening deeply to ourselves and others.

Cost is $25 - Only 20 spaces available - (no one turned away due to lack of funds)

The Singing V.I.N.E. (Vocal Improvisation Nourishing Everyone) Step into the Garden of Vocal Improvisation to Nourish the Creative Soul. Connect with others in luscious harmonies, grooves from around the world and soul-filled sounds of spontaneous music inspired from All That We Are. This workshop is ideal for those who love to sing, to play vocally and are wanting to find new ways of expressing themselves. We will be exploring the building blocks of making music (melody, harmony and rhythm) while cultivating skills of Compassion and Generosity by listening deeply to ourselves and others.

Cost is $25 - Only 20 spaces available - (no one turned away due to lack of funds)