About this Event
THE DAY AT A GLANCE
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · Living Threads, Santa Fe
- 2:00–5:00 pm · Workshop: The Voice & the Ancient Science of Sound
- 5:00–6:30 pm · Break
- 6:30 pm · Doors open
- 7:00–9:00 pm · Concert: The Sound of Light
Ticket options: Workshop only · Concert only · Full Day: Workshop + Concert (reduced price)
Space is limited. If tickets sell out, join the waitlist and we’ll let you know if more places open up.
2:00–5:00 PM · WORKSHOP
The Voice & the Ancient Science of Sound
How Sound Shapes Us
Sing · Breathe · Listen
Why does certain music calm us, focus us or move us? Thousands of years ago, Indian scholars set out to answer exactly that. Their work became one of the most detailed studies of sound in human history. They mapped where every sound is formed in the mouth and throat, how breath shapes the voice, and how vibration affects body and mind. Shiksha, one of the six Vedic disciplines, is essentially an ancient science of phonetics, and it is the reason Sanskrit is built the way it is.
In this three-hour workshop, Grammy®-nominated vocalist Radhika Vekaria makes these ideas practical and accessible. Combining clear explanation with hands-on practice, she guides you through how the ancient traditions understood sound, and how you can use your own breath and voice today.
What we’ll explore:
- The science behind the sound: how ancient Indian systems studied vibration, voice and the body, and why their insights still matter
- Why Sanskrit resonates: how the language is organized by where sounds are made, and what you feel when you sing it
- Breath and voice: simple techniques to steady the nervous system, improve focus and use your voice with more ease
- Deep listening: training the ear to notice pitch, tone and the drone of the tanpura
- Singing together: short, easy melodies learned as a group, with Radhika on harmonium
You’ll leave with a new understanding of sound, plus a few simple practices you can use in daily life.
Who it’s for: Anyone curious about music, language, the voice or the mind. No musical experience needed, and nobody will be asked to sing alone.
What to bring: Water, a notebook and comfortable clothing. The floor will be cleared for movement and singing.
7:00–9:00 PM · CONCERT (doors 6:30 pm)
The Sound of Light
An Intimate Concert with Radhika Vekaria
From the Grammy®-nominated artist behind Warriors of Light, a rare and intimate evening of song and story.
Radhika Vekaria's music pairs centuries-old melodies and texts with a contemporary world-music sensibility, making it feel both rooted and fresh.
Through music, storytelling and moments of quiet reflection, you hear the voice as it really is: every breath, every ornament, the hum of the tanpura filling the space. It’s a rare chance to experience this music up close, with an artist who is reimagining how sacred music can be heard and felt today.
Relaxed lounge-style seating, with tea and sparkling water served.
ABOUT RADHIKA
Radhika Vekaria is a 2025 Grammy®-nominated vocalist (Warriors of Light) and world music artist. With a classical Indian vocal background and over two decades of study of the Indian texts on sound, she performs and teaches internationally across the US, UK and Spain. She has appeared at the GRAMMY Museum, SXSW, Harvard and other prestigious venues around the world.
radhikavekaria.com · @radhikavekaria_
Space is limited. If tickets sell out, join the waitlist and we’ll let you know if more places open up.
No experience needed.
Event venue & nearby stays
Living Threads Studio, 1610 Lena Street, Santa Fe, United States
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