Windborne
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MEL LEHAN HALL AT ST. JAMES i
3214 West 10th Ave, Kitsilano
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All ages
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This concert is made possible in part by a sponsorship from Phil Gray. Thank you for your support!
“The best musical discovery of the year…stunningly powerful. Windborne sets a new bar for harmony singing today!” - NPR
Windborne’s captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. Known for the innovation of their arrangements, their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable.
With a 20-year background studying polyphonic music around the world, Lauren Breunig, Jeremy Carter-Gordon, Lynn Rowan, and Will Rowan share a vibrant energy onstage with a blending of voices that can only come from decades of friendship alongside dedicated practice. The ensemble shifts effortlessly between drastically different styles of music, drawing their audience along on a journey that spans continents and centuries, illuminating and expanding on the profound power and variation of the human voice. The singers educate as they entertain, sharing stories about their songs and explaining the context and characteristics of the styles in which they sing.
BBC Traveling Folk describes Windborne as “subverting expectations and redefining the genre… just absolutely phenomenal!” Audiences and critics lavish praise upon the singers not only for their technical mastery, but for the passion, engagement, and connection with each other and the audience that imbues each performance with a rare power.
But there’s another, crucial dimension to Windborne that guides and roots their artistry. They are adherents to folk music’s longtime alliance with social activism, labor and civil rights, and other movements that champion the oppressed, the poor, and the disenfranchised. Their latest project, Of Hard Times & Harmony, explores themes of social consciousness, singing in four languages and showcasing the depth of emotion their voices can evoke, as well as moments of true hilarity and wit
The group is committed to bringing vocal traditions to a younger audience and over the past year has found surprisingly viral success on TikTok for such unlikely genres as Corsican polyphony or early 20th century labor anthems.
HARMONY WORKSHOP
Windborne are offering an afternoon workshop from 2:00pm to 4:00pm (Doors at 1:30pm) in Room 104 at the St. James Community Square in advance of their evening concert. All are welcome.
Windborne have taught workshops in schools, arts centers, singing camps, and universities for the past decade. Experienced teachers and song-leaders, they delight groups young and old, large and small. With their enthusiastic, clear and nuanced instructions, they get groups singing in harmony in no time! All songs can be taught by ear, no experience required – just enthusiasm and willingness to try new things!
Workshop ticket: $50
Workshop & Concert ticket: $70
(Your concert ticket must be purchased in advance on-line.)
PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THE WORKSHOP IS NOW CLOSED. THERE IS STILL ROOM FOR MORE PARTICIPANTS - JUST SHOW UP AND PAY AT THE DOOR.
The Rogue Folk Club is pleased to provide great Sponsorship Opportunities for all our shows. For a nominal cost, individuals or businesses can sponsor any of our shows and reap a number of benefits - free tickets, reserved table, recognition on literature, our web site and at the concerts. Find out more here, or simply contact our Sponsorship Director Morris Biddle at mobiddley@me.com