Rooted in the Celtic traditions of her Scottish homeland, Bonnie crafts a rich sonic tapestry that bridges the ancient and the modern. Across five tracks, Belonging explores themes of healing, unity, and empowerment, offering listeners a deeply reflective and uplifting experience.
Over the past 7+ years, Bonnie has shared her moving and evocative music with the world through circles, stages, and ceremonies. Her songs are born from her commitment to social justice, collective healing, and the awakening of humanity’s consciousness through music.
Opening track ‘We Belong’ sets the tone with earthy acoustic instrumentation and Bonnie’s ethereal yet grounded vocal delivery. The production is raw and intimate—layered hand percussion and plucked strings create a warm, organic soundscape. Lyrically, the song celebrates human connection and collective strength: Bonnie’s voice rises with quiet defiance as she calls for unity in the face of division.
‘Holy Trees’ shifts focus to nature’s wisdom, its delicate finger-picked guitar lines and subtle drone textures mirroring the song’s reverent tone. Bonnie’s vocals are soft yet commanding, carrying the weight of ancestral knowledge. In contrast, ‘Heartbroken’ plunges into raw vulnerability. Sparse piano and Bonnie’s hushed vocal delivery evoke a quiet ache, while the subtle swell of strings adds emotional gravity.
‘Warriors’ is perhaps the most rousing moment on the EP; Driving percussion and layered harmonies underscore Bonnie’s call to action—a powerful reminder of strength and resilience. ‘Wild Bodies’ closes the collection on a celebratory note, with a loose, rhythmic groove that channels the primal energy of nature. Bonnie’s vocals are playful and free, embodying the track’s central theme of embodied liberation.
Through its varied sonic palette and influences—blending acoustic folk with spiritual and Celtic influences—Belonging reflects Bonnie’s artistic maturity. Her commitment to social justice and collective healing is palpable in every note, making the EP more than a collection of songs; it’s a heartfelt offering to a fractured world. Bonnie Medicine reminds us that true belonging starts within—and that music can be a powerful tool for reconnection.
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