25/06/2026
Summer Solstice. Two years of Zephyr.
Every gathering carries its own medicine.
Some arrive wrapped in ease, joy, and lightness.
Others ask us to meet ourselves through challenge, discomfort, or surrender.
This year’s Summer Solstice at Zephyr reminded me of that.
One of the moments that touched me most was the journey guided by Afrosideral. Through rhythm, voice, and music rooted in West African traditions, something ancient seemed to awaken.
A remembrance.
Not only of my own West African roots, but of something universal.
The part of us that existed long before performance, perfection, or self-consciousness.
The part that knows how to move.
How to sound.
How to celebrate.
I watched people soften into that remembrance, expressing themselves more freely, beyond fear, beyond shame, beyond the stories that usually keep us small.
Another highlight was experiencing Mose live.
I’ve loved his music for a long time, but hearing it performed live was something else entirely.
Whether moving through downtempo moments or vast, cinematic big-room landscapes, every kick drum felt steady and grounded, as if the heartbeat of the earth itself was pulsing through the speakers.
And then there was the unexpected invitation from Fernando and Mose to spontaneously “crash” the stage.
A beautiful reminder that some of the most memorable moments are the ones we never plan.
Interestingly, the sun remained mostly hidden throughout the day.
Yet somehow that felt fitting.
As if the invitation was not to bask in the outer light, but to connect with and shine our own inner light.
Our Soma Sol.
Deep gratitude to Grace Kelly, Fernando, and the entire Zephyr family for welcoming me into this tribe a year ago and for continually bringing together such inspiring artists, creators, and beautiful souls.
A reminder I am taking with me:
Set intentions.
Release expectations.
Stay present.
Because what each season offers is never exactly what we expect.
But if we stay open, it is often exactly what we need😌🧡
