Radix Vocal Ensemble
Singing with clarity, authenticity, gratitude, and above all, joy.
Radix [RAH-deeks]: Latin, meaning “root”
The Radix Vocal Ensemble seeks to inspire in ourselves and in our audiences a deep appreciation for the beautiful diversity of human experience expressed through song. We also aim to strengthen community - both our own, and the circles of community that emanate from it - through vocal performances that are compelling, meaningful, and joyous.
Winter Concert Tickets Now On Sale
What do you get when you put a master storyteller, a skilled percussionist, and a highly creative group of singers in a room together? Come to the Radix 2026 winter concert to find out! Folk tales and folk songs are more than entertainment; they express and impart the values of an entire society. Their importance is immeasurable. Join us for a joyful, reverent, and illuminating exploration of folk traditions from around the world.
And afterwards, of course plan to stay and eat cake!
Celebrating Our Fifth Concert Season
It was five years ago that Radix embarked upon a big project: our first full-length concert. Do Not Fear the Darkness, presented in December 2022, established an ensemble notable for both its high-quality singing and its supportive, collaborative artistic process. The innovative programming (our first concert included poetry readings and a slideshow) has become a hallmark of a Radix concert, and then - as now - we were dedicated to building community through song. We honor this history in our 2026-2027 season, Songs of Us.
Our fifth concert series celebrates two cornerstones of human connection: stories and songs. Our November 2026 winter concert - Folk Tales, Tall Tales, Myths, and Legends - features master storyteller Habiba Addo, who will share traditional stories from her native West Africa accompanied in all sorts of creative ways by Radix and percussionist Catón Lyles. In May 2027, Radix presents Great Songwriters, a program dedicated to the artists whose powerful lyrics and compelling melodies tell stories of human experience both intensely personal and broadly universal. You’ll hear Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179) alongside Dolly Parton (1946-2026), and a whole lot more.
Radix Vocal Ensemble receives support from the Oregon Arts Commission, a policy-making and advisory body within the Oregon Business Development Department.
