Sacred Sounds Sessions: Hip-Hop Soundbath with Born I (JQ1E26)
Born I
July 26, 2026
Registration closes at 5:00pm (Pacific Time) on July 26, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. Please read Important Notes below.*
Program to be held on the land only
Description:
Spirit Rock invites you to experience our annual Sacred Sounds concert series! Each session will feature a musical artist devoted to creating, honoring, and sharing sacred spiritual music in many exciting forms. Join us for a nourishing and uplifting combination of transformative music in our Great Hall, an optional bring-your-own picnic outside in nature, and an opportunity to gather with saṅgha on our stunning Spirit Rock land. Gates will open two hours before the performance.
Guided Meditation. Crystal Bowl Soundbath. LoFi Hip Hop. Treat yourself to an immersive evening of musical meditation with Born I (aka Ofosu Jones-Quartey), a meditation teacher, hip-hop artist, and author from the Washington DC area. Performing under the name Born I, his music and meditation experiences are a fusion of guided meditation, soundbath, and lyricism. This is a unique opportunity to direct some kindness and compassion to yourself by experiencing self-love through sound. No prior experience necessary. You Are Enough.
Sliding Scale Rates: Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports teachers as well as Spirit Rock and your fellow practitioners who need to pay less.**
Benefactor – $150
Sustainer – $108
Basic – $60
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $30
**Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities, which include full or partial scholarships, may be available for in-person programs. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@spiritrock.org.
*Important Notes:
On-Land Attendance
- The on-land day program will take place in the Community Meditation Center in the Great Hall.
- Bring a sack lunch and a water bottle. Lunch will not be provided.
- This is NOT a residential retreat. Overnight accommodations are not provided.
COVID Safety Protocols for non-residential programs: details here.
Cancellation Policy for On-Land Day Programs:
- NO REFUNDS.
- Open Credit or Donation to Spirit Rock = cancel 2 or more business days prior to program (Pacific Time)
- No Open Credit = cancel less than 2 business days prior
About the Teacher
Born I
“You Are Enough.” This is the mantra of rapper, author, and meditation teacher Ofosu Jones-Quartey aka Born I. Hailing from the Washington DC area, Born I is an artist holding space at the intersection of hip hop and mindfulness. A lyricist who can move seamlessly through genres, Born I’s diverse influences include Wu-Tang Clan, Andre3000, […]
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