Immerse yourself into 5 Days of Learning Universal Wisdom through the scope of Bana Kuma and applying it to Music, Dance, and Ceremony! Join Master Conductor Chris Berry in Creating, Learning, and Presenting a ‘Prayer-formance’ at Bana Kuma Maui 2019!

January 8-12, 2019, at Awalau Farm in Haiku!

Throughout this experience we will gather as community in ceremonial setting. We will learn rhythms composed by Chris Berry, and experience a taste of the sacred altering possible when we imbue the rhythms with sacred intention. All levels of experience will be accommodated, including absolute beginners. Each participant is asked to bring their own drum.

Tuesday, January 8th:
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Opening Ceremony
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Drumming with Chris Berry
8:15 PM Dinner & Fireside Gathering

Wednesday, January 9th:
8:30 AM -9:15AM Breakfast
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM Drumming with Singawa
11:00 AM – 12:45 PM Drumming with Chris Berry
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Lunch
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Bana Kuma Wisdom with ShaumToosa & Singawa
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Drumming with Chris Berry
5:20 PM – 6:45 PM Dancing with Chris Berry
7:00 PM – 7:45 PM Dinner
8:00 PM Fireside Mbira & Storytelling with Chris Berry

Thursday, January 10th:
8:30 AM -9:15AM Breakfast
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM Drumming with Singawa
11:00 AM – 12:45 PM Drumming with Chris Berry
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Lunch
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Bana Kuma Wisdom with ShaumToosa & Singawa
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Drumming with Chris Berry
5:20 PM – 6:45 PM Dancing with Chris Berry
7:00 PM – 7:45 PM Dinner
8:00 PM Fireside Mbira & Storytelling with Chris Berry

Friday, January 11th:
8:30 AM -9:15AM Breakfast
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM Drumming with Singawa
11:00 AM – 12:45 PM Drumming with Chris Berry
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Lunch
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Drumming with Chris Berry
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM Dancing with Chris Berry
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Prayerformance Review
7:00 PM – 7:45 PM Dinner
8:00 PM Fireside Mbira & Storytelling with Chris Berry

Saturday, January 12th:
8:30 AM -9:15AM Breakfast
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Prayerformance Review
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Lunch & Costuming
3:00 PM Prayerformance

The 3:00 PM Prayerformance is open to the community with suggested donation of $5-$15. Please invite your family & friends!

Registration for 5 days of Bana Kuma immersion with Chris Berry:
$375 Standard Rate
$345 Kamaaina Rate
$300 Early Bird Promotion! Register by December 5th to take advantage of this amazing offer!

To secure your reservation, half of the registration fee is required. Please email minjasmagicks@gmail.com for reservations.
*This registration deposit is non-refundable and the remainder will be collected on the first day of our gathering if not received earlier. Advance payment is appreciated. Meal plan and camping or cabin accommodations available for an additional fee.

Grammy award winner Chris Berry is an eclectic singer and songwriter, multi-instrumentalist virtuoso, and high-energy performer and exampler.
Link to bio here : http://www.chrisberrymusic.org/about/
Chris Berry Music on FB: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBerryPanjea/