Raven Black has been playing and composing original music since they were kids. Melissa has previously played in many cover bands from 1997-2002. In 2003, she moved to London, Ontario and found a few kindred spirits and they continue to play with their love for music & nature….which explains why they choose organic spiritual sound. Shawn is not only the other half of Raven Black, he is one of Melissa’s muses, together the write informative lyrics with smooth acoustic inspiration! Their influences are folk, country, and blues inspired with a few twists. They play with true conviction and emotion The self-titled independent CD called Raven Black!

VOCABLE CHANTING WITH RAVEN BLACK

A traditional chant or song can last for hours , and can be sung both with words and vocables. Vocables are syllables that have as much meaning as words to the singer. Singing styles vary with country and are influenced by factors BY CULTURED traditions, the environment, personal experiences and messages from the Creator.

Songs and chants have told our history, and shared our fantasies whether by men singing of battle victories or hunting, or by women singing songs to their LITTLE ONES, singing songs of protection singing while preparing a meal or hoping to bring magic to their lives. Release your inner voice with vocable chanting let Raven guide you in and chant with true expression! This Workshop is all ages Please bring your drums ! The drum is instrumental to every culture of the earth. The drum helps everyone to achieve balance and feel the heartbeat of the Earth Mother. By way of the drum, people can connect with the Spirit, whether dancing, singing or just listening.