The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands launches its 2026 Masters of Crafts season with a dynamic sound and motion duo, featuring singer-songwriter Madison McFerrin and the Founder of Jacy Method and movement therapist Jacy Cunningham, January 19–26. Kicking off the resort’s celebrated series that showcases world-class talent across multiple disciplines, this edition promises to inspire guests through transformational fitness sessions and intimate, soul-stirring musical performances.

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Los Angeles based singer songwriter Madison McFerrin brings her genre blending sound to the Indian Ocean, layering neo soul, R&B, and jazz inspired harmonies into an intimate and emotive experience. Her voice will set the tone during a sunset concert at the Beach Shack on January 22, followed by a candlelight performance under the stars at Mystique Garden on January 23, each moment thoughtfully curated to resonate with the natural rhythm of the Maldives. Concluding her residency, Madison will host a Morning Coffee Session on January 25 at The Ritz Carlton Estate, where the poolside deck of the four-bedroom beach residence transforms into a refined and uplifting start to the day.

Movement therapist and founder of The Jacy Method, Jacy Cunningham returns to The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands for his second appearance as part of the Masters of Crafts series, leading four HIIT sessions that combine athletic conditioning, functional movement, and mindful breathwork. Designed to be adaptable for all levels, each class energizes the body while restoring balance and deepening the connection between mind and movement. Programming begins on January 22 with Resilience and Flow, a sunrise HIIT workout on Recreation Beach. On the morning of January 23, guests are invited to Igniting Inner Strength at Mystique Garden, followed by Lightness and Freedom on January 24 in the lush surroundings of Uthuru Garden. The series concludes on January 25 with Stability and Strength, a HIIT fusion class set within The Ritz-Carlton Spa, all unfolding against the serene, restorative backdrop of the island.

Oscar Postma, General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, comments: "We are thrilled to welcome Madison McFerrin and welcome back Jacy Cunningham to our Masters of Crafts program. Their artistry and dedication to emotional and physical wellbeing offer guests a rare opportunity to connect deeply with music, movement, and the natural rhythm of our island."

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From the serene shores of the North Malé Atoll to the transformative sessions led by two masters of their craft, this residency offers a sensory journey unlike any other. Guests can expect to leave both energized and inspired, with lasting memories of movement and music in harmony with the Maldives’ breathtaking beauty