Jocéan
Jocéan is a handpan/vocal/framedrum artist, performer and holistic facilitator rooted on Orcas Island in the Salish Sea. The rich harmonics of the handpan create a soundscape for her evocative and emotionally rich vocals- inviting listeners into an activated trance state. She draws her inspiration from the elementals of nature so present on the watery isle in which she resides. Niece of legendary percussionist Jamey Haddad, Jocean’s rhythmic sensibility expands commonly understood notions of time: blending indian rhythmic theory with middle eastern frame drum concepts to offer a fusion uniquely her own. From intimate acoustic offerings to mainstage downtempo beats she truly is a visionary in the world of handpan music-taking it to new heights showcasing the instrument's versatility in a variety of contexts.
She sees each prayerformance as a ritual and ceremony of its own where she remains open to what wishes to come through-which sometimes means improvisational collaborations with other musicians or inviting audience participation. Many of her songs are birthed in ceremonial states as prayers for the earth and for humanity. Her intention is for her music to be a balm for the soul to touch and inspire the heart to feel depth of life’s beautiful mystery.
She is often joined by her partner Burke whose flute playing is channeled from the heart soaring above the rhythmic container she creates with an effortless ease.
Her sets are perfect for opening ceremonies to cultivated reverent energy or early evening to ground beings before journeying into the late night.
She is working on a downtempo electro-acoustic handpan EP called “She Rises” and various other collaborations and projects.
Imagine the bass of Deya Dova, lush production of Yaima, and vocal timbre/mantra esque lyrics of Nessi Gomes. You can listen to the first track in this vein called “Children of the Earth” on all streaming platforms.
COLLABORATIONS
RAFE PEARLMAN
JAMEY HADDAD
Sound Ceremony
Hire us for a deep and tranquil journey through harmonically rich instruments such as handpan, flute, singing bowls, koshi chimes and more. This sound journey will encourage participants to release and relax into their parasympathetic nervous system which allows for integration and processing.
Accompaniment for Live Dance
We love improvisation and find it to be one of our greatest strengths. While we have a lot of practiced music, we love improvising in the moment, and following the energy in the space. Contact Improv, Embodiment Workshops, Ecstatic dance and more. We can work with you to create something magical!
Opening Invocation
Do you have a gathering, wedding or ritual you wish to have us open with a reverent sound offering? We’ve shared many frame drum, flute and handpan offerings for sacred rituals over the years. This brings a special added magic that will make your event truly unique.
Live Prayer-formance
We bring a fusion of our backgrounds and instruments to offer something fresh. We have a plethora of both conscious acoustic folk songs as well as our own personal repertoire of offerings. We will weave these songs together in an intentional tapestry for the audience.
Musical Playshops
We are skilled in facilitating a variety of musical experiences with or without instruments. Jocéan offers handpan and frame drum womens’ circles. Burke offers the opportunity for people to be inspired by his improvisational flute playing. We both can offering vocal improvisation and body percussion group play.
Instrument Demo/Sharing
Do you wish for us to share and demonstrate our unique instruments at your event? This will be less of a workshop and more of an opportunity to witness these instruments in action with live demo-ing and sharing about their history and potentiality.
Past Shows 2023/2024
Martin Luther King celebration Parish Hall Orcas Island 2024
Singing at the Threshold Orcas Island 2023
Solstice Breathwork and Cacao Ceremony December 2023
Imagine Music & Arts Orcas Island 2023 (The Unstruck Sound)
Village Green Solstice Performance June 2023
Mosaic: 14th NW Herbal Fair June 2023
Re:Birth “a handpan prayerformance” Orcas Island Winery May 2023
Past Gatherings/Festivals
Imagine Music
& Arts FestivalNW Herbal Fair
Blooming Heart
Cascadia
Fairy Congress
Collaborators
Jamey Haddad
Heather Christie
Rafe Pearlman
Micaela Kingslight/ Three Wheels Turning
Dave Hoover
Joss Jaffe
Dean Evenson
Anna Mae + Gary Scott Wurtz
Mary Wachter
Jake Perrine
Label Affiliations
Peace Through Music Records
Möonbabe Records
Soundings of the Planet
Collaborators
Jamey Haddad
Heather Christie
Rafe Pearlman
Micaela Kingslight/ Three Wheels Turning
Dave Hoover
Joss Jaffe
Dean Evenson
Anna Mae + Gary Scott Wurtz
Mary Wachter
Jake Perrine
Label Affiliations
Peace Through Music Records
Möonbabe Records
Soundings of the Planet
Detailed Tech Rider Available Upon Request
Would you like to bring Jocéan to your next intentional gathering or ceremonial concert experience?
For Booking & Collaboration Inquiries
Please reach out through this form or contact directly:
Jocean @ Joceanmusic.com