Posts Tagged ‘Orisha Dance’
Mirai Daiko in Concert August 7, 2010
August 4th, 2010 | Author Lady Drummer
Mirai Daiko, Denver’s Premier Women’s Taiko Drumming ensemble is in concert August 7, at the Curious Theater just off the Arts Mall in Downtown Denver. This will be an exciting performance of traditional and original Taiko drumming by 
a phenomenal gorup of women artists.
Grandmothers of the Drum: Linda Thomas Jones part II
July 23rd, 2010 | Author Lady Drummer
Just before I left college Katherine Dunham came to Cleveland to do some master classes and she brought a drummer with her. The drummer’s name was Mor Thaim and he was playing a djembe drum. I had never heard or seen a drum like that before. The sound of the drum made my head swim. During the 60’s I was the only African American in my college dance class and had never seen live African dance. However, when I danced to the sound of the djembe it was as if I had finally found my true self. Just before Ms. Dunham left, she called me to her and whispered in my ear the following words. These are the sounds and movements of your ancestors. I was never the same again.
Grandmother’s of the Drum: Linda Thomas Jones
July 22nd, 2010 | Author Lady Drummer
“Drumming is a healing art and the world needs healing. ”
Linda Thomas Jones
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Feeling Our Mother!
July 1st, 2010 | Author Lady Drummer
Songs for Yemaya are some of the sweetest and melodic in the pantheon of Orisha music. Enjoy this wonderful selection!
