Rooted: Songs of Remembering our Belonging to Earth in Troubled Times

In these heartbreaking times, we will continue to gather in song to build our resilience. Song is the glue that brings us together, an essential technology of belonging and collective healing.

  • Feel a sense of connection to community

  • Learn new songs that are earth-focused

  • Somatic practices for nervous system regulation through song

  • A greater sense of resilience in these times

The Power of Song

When we sing in community, we learn to listen, to be heard, to feel our bodies.

  • 1.5-2 hours

    What to Expect

    The online workshop is about 1-1.5 hours, with somatic exercises. Then we'll take a break and come back for your questions. Your mic will be muted during the presentation.

  • Accessibility

    Learn From Anywhere

    Live session includes automated captions and translations. After-the-fact recording includes automated session transcript and English captions.

5 star rating

Song Circle with Te Martin

Andrea Leonardelli

This virtual song circle felt welcoming & inclusive. It held space for all participants to come as they were in the moment (with/without video). The way Te invited us to interact with the songs & in the event conversation, felt supportive ...

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This virtual song circle felt welcoming & inclusive. It held space for all participants to come as they were in the moment (with/without video). The way Te invited us to interact with the songs & in the event conversation, felt supportive & encouraging. The zoom hosts were organized with the management of the event/chat. Lyrics of each song were shared in the zoom chat as Te introduced a new song which was helpful & a kind.

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Songleader: Te Martin

Host: Sheniqua Trotman

Te Martin

Song Keeper & Ritual Artist

Te Martin is a song-keeper and ritual artist. They were born on Ramaytush Ohlone land in san francisco and have been shaped by Ocean, Redwoods, circus arts, and theater games.

They facilitate oral tradition singing classes and workshops that focus on song as a tool for collective liberation, somatic regulation, and ancestral connection.

Te served as co-organizer of Thrive Street Choir in the San Francisco Bay area for six years, is a student of the Irish bodhrán drum, released their first professional music video and EP of original songs, "Water & Bones", in 2021, and launched “Murmuration: A Sebastopol Community Choir” in the spring of 2024.

Sheniqua Trotman

Vocal Empowerment Coach, Butterfly Council member

Sheniqua is an activist, singer-songwriter, community leader, mother, and vocal empowerment coach based in Brooklyn, New York. She's also the host of online community singing with songleaders at Stellar Village.

Sheniqua’s sessions go beyond simply singing together; she creates a holistic journey of self-discovery and connection. Through intentional breath work, gentle stretching, and guided meditation, she helps participants release tension, center their minds, and open themselves up to the full potential of their voices.

Sheniqua creates sessions that culminate in the joyous expression of collective harmony, where seasoned vocalists and complete beginners alike come together in a non-judgmental space to share their voices and connect with others.

Whether you're seeking vocal empowerment, community connection, or simply the joy of singing, Sheniqua welcomes you to join the transformative experience at ElevatedExpression.net.

Option 1: Direct Purchase of this live song circle.

This offering is open to the public, and it's also included with Stellar Village membership (options below). Direct purchase is a one-time payment to add this live event and recording to your library of courses. Your access will not expire.

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    $19.00Rooted - Songs of Remembering our Belonging to Earth in Troubled Times. Virtual Song Circle with Te Martin

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