How Oral Tradition Singing Helps Us Live & Work Better Together | Barbara McAfee | TEDxBend

In this talk Barbara McAfee explores how the history of singing together can help us in today's world work better together and better coexist.
Barbara McAfee is a voice coach, singer/songwriter, keynote speaker, and author who believes that making sound together is an ancient and essential aspect of the human experience - one that offers gifts we can’t receive any other way. Her book, Full Voice: The Art & Practice of Vocal Presence, explores how to access the full power of voice in service to your best work and life.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@heatherilse4510]

I count singing in circle among this astonishing being as one of my life's greatest blessings. I can't say it any better than Lindsey Scott: " I'm so grateful for your public playfulness & risk that help us all flex our possibility muscles." I just adore all of Barbara's work and message so much!

[@Taicrozeta]

this brought me to tears! I've just listened to Barbara on the podcast The Time of the Femine, where she mentioned this experience, and I had to come and see this. So beautiful, so powerful. Thank you!

[@kyraschugt934]

Barbara MacAfee you are incredible, your leadership astonishing, needed and beautiful. Thank you for reigniting my love for singing!

[@mcafeemusic]

Thank you, Kyra!

[@lindahutchinson1114]

Thank you, Barbara, I had fun singing along with you all AND felt the same ending.

[@helenkenistononey7019]

I simply adore you. Thank you. I CRIED when I saw the ASL group!!! Magnificent.

[@mcafeemusic]

Thank you, Helen!

[@christopherarnold6700]

So very super incredible awesome fantastic special! You NAILED IT dear one! I can only hope your exhortation is taken up worldwide. Let's re-enchant the planet!

[@mcafeemusic]

Thank you, Chris!

[@LyndseyScott]

Mmmm. You! Such a delight to beam up to the gathering I heard so much about in the preparation days from Ian. I'm so grateful for your public playfulness & risk that help us all flex our possibility muscles. And always, the chance to hear that song. Thank yOu Xx

[@mcafeemusic]

Thanks, Lyndsey.....blessings....

[@joyofvoice]

Amen! There is nothing better in my estimation, than humans taking up song. Thanks

[@barbaraford1861]

Just lovely, my friend...

[@mcafeemusic]

Thanks, Barbara!

[@GreatWhiteMysteries-kb4uw]

Wow!