Join E P H E M E R A for a cozy evening of mythopoetic || STORY + SONG || in humble devotion to the divine in all its forms.
BHAKTI —"participation, devotion and love for any endeavor.”
*The mantras are sung for 10–15min, accompanied by our original musical arrangements, easy to catch & often including English lyrics supporting the integration of the essence of the mantra*
** INVESTMENT = $20–$40 sliding scale donation **
E P H E M E R A is a collaborative musical project birthed from the creative hearts of James Rian O’Keefe and Anna Mae Srouji. A sonic expression of their shared devotion to the divine mystery, Mother Earth, and each other, E P H E M E R A bridges the space between precise + well curated musical facilitation, and the improvisational nature of emergent prayer.
Anna Mae Srouji:
Anna Mae is a Performance Artist & Mytho-Somatic Movement Guide of Lebanese, Scottish & Bavarian Ancestry. Drawing on her deep study & devotion to the rich movement + sound medicine traditions of the ancients, her offerings elegantly weave a sonic tapestry of somatic inquiry + story + song, inviting participants into the dreamlike realms of imagination, and connection to the more than human world.
Classically trained in Opera, Theatre & Dance, Anna Mae continues to share her passion for music & the embodied arts through Ceremonial Sound Journeys + Alchemical Yoga | Qigong + Ritual Theatre Performances focused on deep listening, vocal empowerment & remembrance of the body's innate wisdom.
IG: @anna_mae_alchemy
James Rian O'Keeffe - BIO:
James Rian O'Keeffe is a songwriter + freestyle singing teacher from the Salish Sea (PNW). He weaves passionate melodies into lyrics about the natural world and stories of inner transformation. Classical guitar, piano, tongue drum and harmonium set the scene for this exploration of the divine. Come witness temples made of rainbows, talking plants and fractal rivers. Add in an occasional freestyle singing adventure and you have a uniquely personal set of songs sure to fill your heart and mind with wonder.