The Bayou Fairy
Omaira Falcon, known as the Bayou Fairy, is an enchanting figure, a singer-songwriter and modern-day troubadour whose multifaceted artistry weaves together music, poetry, and storytelling. As the Bayou Fairy, Omaira Falcon channels the transformative power of love and the interconnectedness of all living beings, spreading messages of peace and unity. Her work emphasis the capacity of humans to bear success and failure, joy and misery, defeat and victory with perfect equanimity.
Her passion for harnessing the universe's energy for personal transformation infuses her creations with profound depth. The Bayou Fairy's music, poetry, and art serves as a mirror, reflecting a universal truth—that love resides within each of us, waiting to be awakened and unleashed. Through her songs, poetry, and performance, she celebrates the human spirit's capacity for growth, self-discovery, and creative exploration.
Omaira describes her dual existence: as a “normal human being” navigating the world, and as the Bayou Fairy, an observer of her experiences, guided by the universe's energy. This interplay allows her to embrace both her individuality and her role as a conduit for greater wisdom, inspiring others to tap into their own inner potential.
In essence, the Bayou Fairy embodies a journey of purpose and meaning, inviting all to join her in a quest for love, connection, and the realization of their true selves. Through her art, she encourages a collective awakening to the beauty and power that lies within, fostering a deeper understanding of our shared humanity.
Instruments played by Omaira
Vocals, acoustic/electric guitar, digital percussion, piano, keyboard, and ukulele
Omaira Falcon’s Life Journey:
Omaira was born and raised in New York City, where she learned to be resourceful and creative from a young age. Her father passed away from cancer when she was just 7 years old. At 9, her mother moved them to Puerto Rico in search of a better life. After high school, at 17, she planned to return to her birthplace to live with her eldest sister, but the year before she turned 17, her sister committed suicide. This tragic event forced Omaira to change her plans, leading her to join the U.S. Army to fund her education. After serving in Istanbul, Turkey, and Livorno, Italy, she eventually settled in New Orleans, where she has lived most of her adult life.
Omaira has worked in various fields and held many roles throughout her life: project manager, military light-wheel vehicle mechanic, college student, quality assurance evaluator, secretary, daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, niece, taking music and poetry to hospice, hospitals, and homes (to share with the dying and their families), emergency dispatcher, student of esoteric teachings, information technology manager, web manager, visual information specialist, program analyst, wild plants gardener, pet lover, among many others.
“All these experiences have given me the opportunity to peel away the layers of what I’m not, revealing my true essence and allowing me to become an instrument of love in service to life. Life has blessed me in countless ways, despite its challenges. One of my most cherished blessings was the chance to care for my ailing mother, who passed away from cancer, and my 113-year-old grandmother, who taught me how music and poetry can heal an aching heart.”
Falcon grew up in a Christian family that introduced her to playing drums and singing spiritual songs at an early age. As someone who studies ancient spiritual and philosophical teachings—such as Buddhism, Taoism, Theosophy, and Baul—she doesn’t adhere to a single religion or philosophy. She believes, “Love is the source of all religions, beliefs, sciences, and life.”
Om = I am the music of the universe (sound)
Ra - I am the fire of the sun (love)
Falcon - I am a messenger of the divine energy flowing through all existence.
The Bayou Fairy Is Born
In the depths of the bayou, where mist dances with the whispers of ancient trees, the Bayou Fairy emerged from a journey of profound transformation.
Omaira was honorably discharged from the Army after being stationed overseas for four years. She returned home seeking solace and purpose. Her spirit, once hardened by military life, softened in the embrace of Louisiana's vibrant culture and enchanted beaches, rivers, lakes and bayous. Enchanted by New Orleans' melodies, she immersed herself in music and art, and in offering comfort to those in transition. She also began writing poetry, playing guitar, and eventually transforming her poems into songs.
A fateful injury altered her path, igniting a dream of playing the piano that resonated deep within her soul. In search of healing, she ventured to a retreat in Jamaica, where a mystical Reiki healer unveiled the presence of playful bayou fairies, unseen but always near, guiding her steps.
Upon her return to New Orleans the home of enchanted swamps and bayous, Bayou Country, she embraced the bayou fairies' ethereal messages, filling her life with music and letting the instruments sing the songs of her heart. Leaving the bustling city behind, she sought the quiet embrace of the countryside, nestled among ancient oak and pine trees—a sanctuary for reflection and healing.
In this tranquil haven, Omaira Falcon embarked on a journey within, discovering that the fairy she longed for was not an external entity but a reflection of her own spirit. Gazing into the mirror, she saw the Bayou Fairy staring back, a symbol of her creativity, resilience, and newfound freedom.
Her story is a testament to the magic of being present, the courage to explore one's inner world, and the transformative power of creativity. In the heart of the bayou, the fairy was born, a beacon of light and wonder, forever intertwined with Omaira Falcon's soul.
The Bayou Fairy’s Favorite Pastimes
Writing songs, tending her garden, spending time with family and pets, swimming in the Gulf Coast and local waters, playing ping-pong with her neighbor, and offering friendship to those transitioning from this life to the next.