PrayerFormance & Panel Discussion - Sacred Activism with Gabriel Meyer, Musician, Radical Creative, Storyteller, Writer, Workshop Facilitator, Sacred Activism & Keynote - Speaker.
Gabriel will be celebrating his new book with selected readings, blending in with song
Michael Raphael will be co-facilitating the panel discussion.
Join us for this interactive concert. Songs and stories bridging hearts and cultures beyond enemy lines.
Gabriel's music could be described as World Beat Fusion, sacred, heart songs, and prayers from around the world. He is available for venues of all different faiths, universities, cultural centers, yoga & retreat centers, companies, private events, house concerts, schools & more.
Heart, sacred, folk & original songs blend & celebrating the Human Spirit. The Prayerformance is an interactive concert that journeys from intimate prayer to ecstatic "danceable" joy Bridging heart and cultures. A cultural puzzle interconnecting through many languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, Hebrew, Urdu & Sanskrit.
Testimonials:
"Gabriel’s concert ( PrayerFormance") was like a rose opening up slowly. Every story shared by him was a medicine pill that opened my heart and weaved along with the beautiful melodies from different parts of the world. I reflected for many days after the concert on what I heard - so I can definitely state that it is a very powerful concert: art at its full potential! ️" Nikita Llerena - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
"From the first chords, I was involved in a hypnotizing, contagious, and poetic experience to say the least. Gabriel's "PrayerFormance" is a blend of tango elegance, Manu Chao's energy, Bob Marley's activism, and Jewish essence. His work speaks to everyone's heart." Guigo Rua - Photographer, Sao Paolo, Brazil.
"Gabriel's PrayerFormance, lifted spirits in a warm and connected celebration of music, language, song, culture, and spirit! His joyous energy and playfulness create a space where the audience becomes a part of the ceremony. Gabriel's songs are informed by a lived experience of peace and spiritual work in practice and across borders and conflicts. He creates a space where there is comfort to sing, feel, and be present in the vulnerability of our shared humanity! " Baba Israel - Curator, Artistic Director, and Artist, NYC, USA
“Gabriel Meyer's concert was a moving and delight-filled evening. His songs brilliantly blend the influences of numerous cultures and faiths in a way that celebrates both diversity and one-ness. His message is compelling, and the messenger is adorable." Rich Orloff - Playwright, Poet, and artistic entrepreneur -NYC
“I had the unique privilege of attending a profoundly soulful concert with Gabriel Meyer. It was dedicated to Peace in these painful times of war. Gabriel has the unique gift of speaking directly to the heart. His presence embraces. His music nourishes. His personality delights. He performs with his whole being. His invitation is: “Come. Join in. Sing and dance with everything you’ve got!” And Gabriel magically gets his audience to do just that." Hedy Schleifer - internationally-renowned master relationship builder, DC
About Facilitators:
Gabriel Meyer: Gabriel Meyer Halevy is a "radical flexitarian minstrel," musician, poet, and spiritual activist.
Gabriel was born at an educational summer camp created by his parents in Cordoba, Argentina. He grew up in the time of dictatorship and by the age of 16, was a committed human rights and spiritual activist following his late father's example, Rabbi Marshall T. Meyer.
He worked in theater, film, and television as an actor, wrote in an underground magazine, and after a brief passage through Europe & UCLA theater department, left Argentina at age 22.
Michael Raphael: With an MA in Psychology and a certification in meditation instruction, Raphael’s knowledge and expertise—honed in his role as a mediator with the United Nations and the Council of Europe in war-torn countries in Europe and the Middle East—is invaluable, and we are honored to have this opportunity to discover our grace in adversity.