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Barbara McAfee

A white woman with short grey hair is holding her hands out and laughing in front of a plant-filled background. She is wearing a light grey top and necklace.

Barbara McAfee is a master voice coach, singer/ songwriter, community song leader and author of Full Voice: The Art and Practice of Vocal Presence. She lives on the St Croix River in northwest Wisconsin.

Events with Barbara McAfee

A mostly-full moon peeks out from behind dark, smoky clouds. Living, Dying, Music, and Mystery – A Retreat Exploring the Threshold
October 30 - November 2, 2025

“Everyone knows everything sings and dies. But could it be, too, everything dies and sings….” Galway Kinnell   Join singer/songwriter and wise woman, Barbara McAfee, in a soulful investigation of life and death, living and dying, song and silence, beauty and mystery. During our sacred time together, we will: share stories about what we’ve learned from encountering death delve into experiences that make us come alive sing simple, nourishing songs (no music to read, no talent required) gather a collection of songs to sing for our loved ones as they face illness and death savor poetry that awakens our spirits…