The Sons and Daughters of Orpheus, directed by Bruce Silverman with Jay Roller as assistant director was founded in 1987. It comprises a healing community of individuals who practice the ancient soul arts of drumming, chanting, poetry and storytelling along with contemporary group work and performance ritual. These rituals occur both within the group settings and at healing conferences, parades and sacred gatherings of all kinds.
Group meetings also offer a space where individuals share their personal stories in a form called "soul making". The Orpheus Community embraces the four-fold path of honoring the sacred, working with shadow, encouraging creativity, and transforming the planet. Each meeting includes drumming and chanting from a variety of world spiritual traditions, with a particular emphasis on Afro-Brazilian rhythms, songs, and ritual practice.
Drum Shaman in a Cave
by Lynne Zickerman
Schedule:
Wednesdays:
7:30 - 9:00pm
The Sons of Orpheus mythopoetic men's work including drumming, personal healing work, storytelling, poetry, and community ritual.
Thursdays: 7:30 - 9:00pm
Embodied Dream Work group where participants learn to "re-enter dreams" and enliven them through ritual re-enactment, gestalt techniques, insight and reflection.
Contact Bruce: 925 685.5585
Bruce with The Orpheus Ensemble
Grace Cathedral -
Exploring and Celebrating the Work of Dante
Magic of the Rainforest - San Francisco "Carnaval"
Sons & Daughters of Orpheus - San Francisco "Carnaval"
Grace Cathedral
Bringing African Drumming and Spirituality
to Christian Worship
Honoring Sister Death at San Francisco's
Dia de los Muertos
Drumming at Bolinas Beach
