Jun 19, 2020 | Singing and Self Blog, The Disowned (Singing) Self
Dropping the red rag (Kimberly Barber, June 2020) When I began writing this blog last August, my intent was to explore the relationship between the act and art of singing and the excavation of selfhood. I had always understood these to be intimately connected. I also...Jun 12, 2020 | The Disowned (Singing) Self
Two goddesses: Jana Philipp I’ve lost count on how many weeks in we are now…15? One thing I can say is that the goddesses in my life have continued to give me support, courage and meaning in this time of isolation. These women are colleagues, friends,...Mar 12, 2020 | The Disowned (Singing) Self
Treasure in unexpected places (Photo: Kimberly Barber, 2020) This week I’ve been investigating what happens if I expect less and feel more. I’ve been willing to look into the dark corners of imperfection with the bright light of attention and discover...Mar 6, 2020 | The Disowned (Singing) Self
The cracks are where the light gets in (photo: Kimberly Barber, 2020) Hats off to Leonard Cohen. His “Anthem” has been ringing in my head this week as I think about all the many ways that singing can help us to shine a light into our darkness. Endeavouring...Feb 21, 2020 | Singing and Self Blog, The Disowned (Singing) Self
The walls lead somewhere good (Celestun, 2020) We’re hooked on being perfect. We filter our photos (especially our selfies). We pay big money for all kinds of “beauty” interventions–eyelash extensions, fake eyebrows (guilty!), peels, botox...Nov 8, 2019 | Singing and Self Blog, The Disowned (Singing) Self
“Noticing the (w)hole in me”: Photo by Kimberly Barber, Edmonton, October 18, 2019 I’m reflecting today on lessons learned while teaching. This whole past weekend, I was working with (mostly) non-singers. They were a group of 30 some folks, close to...