First International Circlesongs Symposium

Voci Audaci and The Well: Global Vocal Improvisation Network dedicate an international symposium to Circlesong, bringing together several generations of artists and voices from the international scene.

About the event

This symposium is dedicated to the phenomenon of Circlesong, which emerged in 1984 from an intuition by Bobby McFerrin.

The event brings together several generations of artists who have contributed to the development and international dissemination of this vocal improvisation practice over the past forty years.

Contents

During the day, some of the most active representatives of circlesinging will work together to shape the content presented in the public evening symposium.

• Contributions by participating artists
• Remote interventions by internationally renowned professionals
• Participation by Rhiannon and other founding members of Voicestra from abroad
• Live streaming of the evening programme

Highlights

The symposium offers a cross-generational perspective on the history, evolution and global reach of Circlesong.