You are invited to join Rosi Amador, founder, singer, and Argentine/Puerto Rican percussionist of the award-winning group Sol y Canto, based in Boston, for a vocal improvisation session.

This dynamic workshop was designed by Rosi and is based on her studies with Bobby McFerrin and other leaders in vocal improvisation including Rhiannon, Sofia Ribeiro, and Tiago Grade from Portugal.

This workshop is suitable for singers interested in deepening their practice of improvisational singing and circle singing*, especially for those who want to learn more about incorporating Latin rhythms into improvisation.

Using selected techniques from Latin and Brazilian body percussion, along with vocal percussion, you'll learn new tools to use in your own improvisation, including how to recreate the sounds and rhythmic patterns of claves, congas, bongos, maracas, and more, along with Cuban tres, trumpet, trombone, and bass vocalizations.

*Circle Singing was initiated by Bobby McFerrin and refers to community singing led by a leader who teaches musicians parts to improvise on the spot to a group of singers, creating an instant choir with invented syllables.

Get ready to unleash your creativity, deepen your rhythmic skills, and connect with others through the power of shared musical expression!

The workshop is free, registration is required. Use the ticket link below to register.

As part of the celebration of Latin American art and music, grab directions for a self-guided tour of the nine sculptures by Latin American artists in the park. The AIA is set on 140-acres with 104 sculptures created on side in 25 years of Sculpture Symposia by artists representing fifty different countries. The art and trails are open every day to the public for free, dawn to dusk. Then attend the concert with the full Sol y Canto quintet. Information and links for these activities are on the homepage of the AIA website: www.andresinstitute.org

Funded in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.