Collective rhythm and sound circles creating space for discovery and connection. Through inclusive facilitation, SíncoPaz brings people together across cultures and experiences.
Círculos de ritmo y sonido colectivos creando espacio para el descubrimiento y la conexión. A través de facilitación inclusiva, SíncoPaz une a personas de diversas culturas y experiencias.
Communal Sound Activations
SíncoPaz is a sound project that taps into an ancient truth passed down through the ages: rhythm and sound as the heartbeat of connection. Originally founded by Angela Chi-Chi Glass and now co-led with Peta Robles Izquierdo—a master cajón teacher and performer from Lima, Perú—SíncoPaz creates communal sound activations through rhythm, sound, and dialogue in Spanish and English.
SíncoPaz explores the power of síncopa (syncopation) - those on and off beats that build richness and complexity - and paz (peace) as a way to find connection through rhythm. We will play cajónes and create instruments from surprising everyday gear. You are invited to master infectious rhythms, share beats and sing along in English and Spanish.
This project dives into the active creation of sound through the powerful phenomenon of sympathetic resonance—the natural ability of people to literally vibe together and attune to shared frequencies. By actively connecting through rhythm and sound, we unlock the potential for deeper connections between each other.
In the drum circle, every beat and every note is a pulse of shared energy. Each participant actively shapes and responds to the vibrations around them. This resonance goes beyond mere sound—it's a pathway to start conversations that transcend spoken language. At its core, SíncoPaz draws on the ancient wisdom that rhythm can shift our physical state: a melody can alter our emotions....harmony can open our minds. Through the intentional creation of collective beats - this project aims to break down barriers. As we drum together, our individual vibrations sync, inviting us to explore how sound connects us all. For all ages - come as you are and leave rhythmically locked in!
Síncopaz is a sound project that taps into an ancient truth: rhythm and sound as the heartbeat of connection. Founded by Angela Chi-Chi Glass and co-led with Peta Robles Izquierdo—a master cajón teacher and performer from Lima, Perú—Síncopaz creates communal sound activations through rhythm, sound, and dialogue in Spanish and English.
The project explores the power of síncopa (syncopation)—those on- and off-beats that hold tension and release—and paz(peace) as ways to build connection through rhythm. Participants play cajon’s, create instruments from everyday materials, and share beats and songs in English and Spanish.
Rooted in the phenomenon of sympathetic resonance—the natural ability of people to literally attune to shared vibration—Síncopaz invites participants to experience how collective rhythm can build trust and function as “good medicine”.
Síncopaz was incubated through Art as Social Practice CUNY and continues to grow through workshops and collaborations across the Berkshires and beyond.
Síncopaz es un proyecto sonoro que parte de una verdad ancestral: el ritmo y el sonido como el latido de la conexión. Fundado por Angela Chi-Chi Glass y co-dirigido junto a Peta Robles Izquierdo—maestra del cajón y artista de Lima, Perú—Síncopaz crea activaciones sonoras comunitarias a través del ritmo, el sonido y el diálogo en español e inglés.
El proyecto explora la fuerza de la síncopa—los tiempos que se entrelazan dentro y fuera del compás—y la paz como caminos para construir conexión a través del ritmo. Lxs participantes tocan cajones, crean instrumentos con materiales cotidianos y comparten ritmos y cantos en inglés y español.
Basado en la resonancia simpática—la capacidad natural de las personas de vibrar y sintonizar juntas—Síncopaz invita a experimentar cómo el ritmo colectivo genera confianza y alegría. Síncopaz se desarrolló dentro de Art as Social Practice CUNY y sigue creciendo a través de talleres y colaboraciones en los Berkshires y más allá.
