Wallis Bird explores grief and societal struggle through three powerful, genre-bending musical performances.
In short: Musician Wallis Bird takes the TED stage to perform three songs that blend genres and tackle complex human experiences. Accompanied by singer Tracey Kelleher, these performances offer a raw and moving look at themes of grief and societal friction.
Recorded at TED2026 on April 15, 2026, the session features the tracks To My Bones, As the River Flows, and In Dictum. Bird’s work is noted for its carefully crafted lyrics, which serve as a vehicle for exploring heavy emotional and social landscapes.
The performance is followed by a commentary from guest curator Jacob Collier, providing additional context to Bird’s artistic approach. The raw intensity of the set highlights the capacity for music to articulate the nuances of struggle and loss.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: “To My Bones” / “As the River Flows” / “In Dictum” | Wallis Bird | TED
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