We invite all to enjoy an afternoon of chanting and music that honours cultural diversity, the divine feminine, the beauty of nature and the love of Christ. Having previously hosted Lucas Julian at Glen Morris for two special worship/music services, we know how inspiring and meaningful his music sharing is and hope that you will join us for this special performance. Following the concert, all are invited to share in a time of fellowship over tea, coffee and muffins. Admittance is by freewill offering with proceeds going to Indwill and to support Lucas' first solo album.
From an early age, Lucas Julian was immersed in a world where spirituality, music, and cultural exchange were deeply intertwined. Raised in Sierra Leone, West Africa, where his parents were engaged in community work, Lucas developed a deep respect for diverse traditions. This openness to different cultural expressions developed during a trip to Senegal, where he first encountered the ethereal sounds of the Kora, a 21-string West African harp that would later shape his musical path.
Upon returning to Canada, Lucas took up the cello at the age of 7, an instrument he played with natural ease and devotion. However, during his adolescent years and studies at Wilfrid Laurier University, Lucas found himself disillusioned by the competitive pressures of the classical music world. The weight of performance anxiety and a repetitive strain injury left him questioning his artistic path and life’s purpose. Searching for a deeper connection to music beyond technical mastery, he left University and traveled to St. Louis in Senegal, where he began his first lessons on the kora.
Upon returning to his hometown Waterloo, Lucas completed an MA in Community Music. Lucas now lives in London, ON where he experienced a subtle yet powerful calling through dreams and self-reflection to explore Christian mysticism and weave elements into his songwriting. Lucas now composes devotional chants, blessings and prayers that reflect a lifelong pursuit of truth, weaving the beauty of diverse spiritual wisdom with the transformative love of Christ and the beauty of nature.