“The Circle of Voice” is a laboratory for improvisation and vocal creativity that was founded in 2017 by singer Manuel Linhares.

These sessions aim to understand the voice as a possibility for artistic and individual expression, but also as a manifestation and construction of a common space, through circlesinging and other group singing and improvisation exercises. Contemporary techniques for working with the voice in a group, other than traditional choral forms, are explored in depth, based entirely on improvisation to create compositions and foster the musicality of its participants.

What the "Voice Circle" proposes is the search for a form of spontaneous vocal expression that promotes musical development, improvisation, and creativity.

These sessions are aimed at singers, both amateur and professional, as well as actors, dancers, or performers who enjoy singing and wish to explore the artistic capabilities of their voice and body. However, they are also open to anyone who enjoys singing and exploring their artistic creativity, without necessarily having prior musical training or experience.

The aim of the "Círculo da Voz" is to bring singing and improvisation to an ever-increasing number of people, developing an artistic community of singers and improvisers. Singing has a strong therapeutic component, stimulating the body and mind and helping to release the natural tensions of everyday life, which naturally brings about greater well-being and quality of life for its participants.