I am in a state of grief and shock today with the news that my favorite living singer, Lhasa de Sela, died of breast cancer on Jan 1. I have posted her music here on my blog before and two of her three CD's are listed in my sidebar favorites. I feel like a dear friend has died as she spoke to my soul through her music in a way few others ever have. She will be deeply missed...
Where I'm Teaching in 2016
- Layers of Movement, Seattle WA – January 23-24
- Layers of Movement, Austin TX – February 5 – 7
- An Artful Journey, Los Gatos CA – February 25 – 29
- Layers of Movement, Melbourne FL March 19-20
- Layers of Movement, Seattle WA ; April 16-17
- Ghost Ranch, New Mexico May 11 -15
- Amsterdam, Netherlands; May 21 – 29
- Bainbridge Island, WA; July 29 - 31
- Prague, Czech Republic; August 29 – September 6
- Barcelona Spain; September 9 – 17
- Catalonia Spain; September 17 – 24
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i know...i know...
there was a lovely tribute with older interviews on NPR. worth listening to if you missed it.
(as i miss you, my darling,
miss you...)
Posted by: rebecca | January 11, 2010 at 05:25 PM
such sad news... she was so young! i really don't understand when things like this happen.
she will be greatly missed and was such a gift to the world. i am so glad you introduced me to her.
xoxo
Posted by: misty | January 12, 2010 at 07:10 AM
Oh no! I hadn't heard. I learned of her from your blog and love her music deeply. So so sad.
Posted by: Tina | January 12, 2010 at 07:53 AM
Oh no and this song is so soulful and mournful and I can't stop listening to it.
Posted by: Sharon @ norah'S | January 12, 2010 at 11:23 AM
That is very sad. I was sad when I heard Ted Andrews had died.
Posted by: Colette | January 12, 2010 at 12:03 PM
I am completely godsmacked with this news. La Llorona has been in stable in my house since the late 90s and her most recent work a favorite as well. We are all so fortuante that she shared her amazing gift of her voice and soul. She will be missed greatly.
Posted by: pilar | January 13, 2010 at 02:37 PM
What a pleasure to listen to her beautiful music. It is such a sad loss!
Posted by: Carla Sonheim | January 13, 2010 at 03:02 PM
This is my first visit to your blog. I was unfamiliar with Lhasa, but find myself very drawn to her mournful tone and poetic words, as well as the beautiful animation/video. I took pause, and a deep breath, as I read your words, for I began chemo for breast cancer on Monday. I'm sorry to have to become a belated fan, but I will definitely be downloading and listening to more of her music soon.
I am glad to have found you and your blog - love your journal pages and look forward to visiting often. thank you, Karin
Posted by: Karin Bartimole | January 15, 2010 at 04:47 PM
I don't know if you've seen this before, but it seems a perfect way to honor Lhasa... it is a video with her and my medicine man.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWj7IEWpcxA
xx
Posted by: alex s | January 20, 2010 at 09:30 PM
I m not familiar..but will check out her music.
Posted by: pam aries | January 22, 2010 at 08:28 AM
Just read about her life.. very very interesting woman! ..listened to her songs..very haunting , beautiful and melancholic.
Posted by: pam aries | January 22, 2010 at 08:39 AM
Hey Katie! I got the first Lhasa CD and am dancing to her music on my Blog today! I HOPE I don't die of breast cancer like Lhasa!!I LOVE this CD! Thank YOU!!! One of my FAV songtress's was Nicolette Larson!! She died too soon too! Keep them in our prayers!!
Posted by: Cinda Rae Oliverio | May 04, 2010 at 11:36 AM