Archive for May 2010
The Drum is a Woman!
May 31st, 2010 | Author Lady Drummer
Odu means womb and Odu refers to any opening between Heaven and Earth or the visible and the invisible realms of existence. Odu Osa Meji
This is the essence of the matter: The creative power of women rests in the womb; her ability to open the door for the souls of the ancestors to move from the non-physical into physical existence. In this manner women have the Power to “uphold the world.” Death is mitigated by the guarantee of physical rebirth. The physical cycle of life becomes as fluid; eternal.
Born to Drum Drum Camp for Women
May 24th, 2010 | Author Lady Drummer
You’re in luck! Today we begin a three week series on women drummers; those who have paved the way, those who hold open the doors, and those that have walked through to fill the rooms! Look for articles on Ubaka Hill, Fatu Lady Drummer, Mabiba Baegne and others. But first, enjoy this short clip present by Women Drummers International and feel the power of women on the drums! You will be glad that you did!
Master Drummer Francisco Aguabella Passes in California
May 15th, 2010 | Author Lady Drummer
Master Drummer, Francisco Aguabella, passed away on May 9, 2010 in California. Aguabella, a master of Orisha song, drum and dance came to the United States in the 1950’s and with other greats such as Patata and Tito Puentes. together these masters blasted open the doors of Salsa, Latin and Jazz music. the following clip is a tribute to the Influence of Aguabella and his master friends. Aguabella passed away of cancer in his home. May he fly in piece with Ancestor and Orisha.
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When you Walked Into the Room!
May 14th, 2010 | Author Lady Drummer
We share this poem, a tribute to the passing of the great Lena Horne, written by Oakland’s own Paradise Free Jah Love! It was shared on Face book, but is too beautiful a piece to keep quiet. Lena touched and inspired many. May we be inspired by the grace of her passage home. Thanks, Paradise, for these beautiful words.
Dragon Head Music Staff
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Living Legend, Lena Horne Passes at age 92
May 11th, 2010 | Author Lady Drummer
We mourn and honor the death of the great Lena Horne, artist, civil rights activist, stage and film actress. Ms. Horne had an entertainment career which spanned over 60 years. Tall, lean and exceptionally beautiful, her elegant and proud demeanor broke the “mammy” stereotype for black women and opened the doors for black actresses to enter the acting arena.
