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For the moments we need to feel held and connected – to be able to sink in and feel resourced. I use the lyrics earth, sea, tree, sky, stars, but please use as a zipper song and invite yourself or your participants to bring their ideas in to the mix. Lyrics: The earth holds me […]
A mantra from the Kundalini tradition. The sounds comes from one of the oldest mantras Sat Nam which means “my true essence” or “true identity” and are designed to be uplifting. There are many interpretations for each of the sounds, one being that there is no meaning to the sounds at all, but simply a […]
Moon bathing magic. Simple, quiet, gentle, easy to learn. To be sung quietly, as a lullaby. Lyrics: Bathed in moonlight, Soft breeze Quiet night Melody: Don chit dit di deet don don don Don chit dit di deet don Low Harmony: Dom dom dom dom Dom dom dom dom High Harmony: Oooooo © Heather Houston […]
Wind By Heather Houston This beautiful chant swept through me one magical Spring day in my little garden paradise. The melody captivated my spirit, and before I knew it I was in the house recording what I heard and eight different harmony parts emerged. It’s a super rough cut, but I’m delighted to share. My […]
A powerful affirmation to get us through these challenging times. Simple, fun, and uplifting! Please sing and share! Lyrics: I believe in the power of love I believe we will rise above © Heather Houston all rights reserved
Bring Me Little Water Sylvie by Lead Belly When performing this song, Lead Belly would often tell his audiences that the song was about his uncle Bob Ledbetter, who worked out on the fields plowing the soil. When he got thirsty, he would call for his wife, Sylvie, to bring him some water. This song […]
Take Me To The Edge by Heather Houston This one flowed through after our first community singing retreat at Esalen. I was on my way to the song leader after-party, and it jumped in. Rhythmically challenging and fun to do with a group of more advanced singers. Funky, groovy, soulful. Please sing and share. Please […]
Shosholoza From Zimbabwe “Shosholoza” is an Nguni song that was sung by the mixed tribes of miners mining gold in South Africa. It is a mix of Zulu and Ndebele words and can have various other South African languages thrown in depending on the singers. It was sung by African workers that were working in […]
Inspired by a retreat led by Cheryl Strayed and Elizabeth Gilbert at 1440 Multiversity entitled “Brave Magic.” I had the absolute honor of leading a song circle of 75 people and this chant came through for them. You are welcome to sing and share this song. Recording is not permitted. Lyrics: I am opening to […]
Chant to Oshun – Traditional Yoruba chant Taught to me by Alba Lirio Recorded with permission In devotion to the Yoruba Goddess of the fresh waters, an expression of sweetness, sensuality, femininity, beauty, love, and overflowing joy. A favorite in our Sisters in Harmony circles. Lyrics: Ay ye ye, ay ye ye Ma Mai Oshun […]
