Grupo Obini Bata</h1> <article> <h1>Grupo Obini Bata</h1> <p>Lady Drummer — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:03:49 +0000</p> <div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://dragonheadmusic.com"></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Obini Bata</p></div> <p><span id="more-3324"></span></p> <p>Hello Internet City! The debate on women playing drums; congas, djembe & bata , continues into 2012. This worn out conversation, like tattered cloth,needs to be burned in the fire and released. Women have played and will continue to play drums through eternity. To demonstrate the point, we present again Obini Bata, the first all women’s percussion ensemble in Cuba. These fabulous performers play congas and the bata, going against the strictures of worn out religious conventions to live their passion. May every woman out there walking in doubt be inspired by their divinely inspired music. We salute these sistahs and honor the music they bring. Enjoy Obini Bata!<br /> <param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FMG3nIbgC2Q&autoplay=0&loop=0&rel=0" /> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"> </embed> </object> </p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/dragonheadmusic/feed?a=vIyoNaFtyAo:x5N0wrJJcuU:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Cantos a Oshun</h1> <p>Lady Drummer — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:43:12 +0000</p> <p>Morning Internet City!Start your morning with this wonderful salute to Oshun, Orisha of transformation, beauty, and abundance. This piece by New York-based producer Chief Osunlade blends jazz piano, horns and a heavy disco under beat to make this piece rock for the urban Omo Orisha. Not a traditional production of Orisha music, but one very well done . The album; Cantos a Ochun Et Oya (Juan Valentine Re-Edit)” is available through Amazon.com and itunes. Enjoy!<br /> <param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MNaj5S15lpw&autoplay=0&loop=0&rel=0" /> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"> </embed> </object> </p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/dragonheadmusic/feed?a=w4QW8CS5jfQ:M1Mz-slSYF8:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Djembe Drummers as Ambassadors of Peace</h1> <p>Lady Drummer — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:01:08 +0000</p> <p>African Musicians are truly ambassadors of peace. I am seeing more and more videos where Master Djembe drummers have gone into other cultures carrying the message of the drum. This is true of the Americas, Canada and Europe who have felt the growing influence of these musicians over the last fifty years. Now I am seeing more videos coming from Asian countries. Here is a video of Aly Traore playing with a group of Japanese drummers. These guys are having so much fun; you just want to jump in and start dancing! Enjoy!<br /> <param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1l_2Gs-GIWI&autoplay=0&loop=0&rel=0" /> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"> </embed> </object> </p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/dragonheadmusic/feed?a=dkEWMo8PYGI:HmYdQ_FBoso:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Baba Adetunji Joda: Twenty-Five Years of Sharing</h1> <p>Lady Drummer — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 02:42:15 +0000</p> <div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 167px"><a href="http://dragonheadmusic.com"></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Ipese Drum</p></div> <p><span id="more-3257"></span></p> <p>Baba Adetunji Joda came to America with Baba Olatunji over a quarter of a century ago. Baba Olatunji has become an Eegun, and we miss him. However, we are blessed because Baba Joda remains in the Denver area teaching Yoruba song and dance. During the Colorado Black Arts Festival, the Ujamaa Dance Collective performed an impromptu tribute to Baba Joda acknowledging 25 years of teaching and influence. There are over 100 drummers and dancers now performing in a multitude of venues with their own companies, their children and their grandchildren who owe their start in West African culture to Baba Joda. Baba Joda has touched Denver across many cultures, races and many generations.</p> <p>The words to the song mean, <em>” Beautiful, Beautiful! Look at all the beautiful people!”</em> This is the first song Baba Joda teaches. How appropriate to sing it back to him at the 25th anniversary of of the Colorado Black Arts Festival! Ashe O!<br /> <param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qBeV5ZpCczQ&autoplay=0&loop=0&rel=0" /> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"> </embed> </object> </p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/dragonheadmusic/feed?a=J4PRpFlZW3Q:_4LURczwwGs:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>See Yourself There: Camp Merveilles Boulder, CO Aug 3-7,2011</h1> <p>Lady Drummer — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:17:07 +0000</p> <p><a href="http://dragonheadmusic.com"></a><br /> <param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/O7MOfQM6tVM&autoplay=0&loop=0&rel=0" /> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"> </embed> </object> There is still time to get to the Camp Merveilles Drum Camp hosted by Fara Tolno & Kissidugu School of Music. Check <a href="http://dragonheadmusic.com/?s=Camp+Merveilles&search=Search">http://dragonheadmusic.com/?s=Camp+Merveilles&search=Search</a> for more info!</p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/dragonheadmusic/feed?a=LRogOkFakdI:nbraTjK_ikg:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>The Women of Ingoma Nshya</h1> <p>Lady Drummer — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:26:31 +0000</p> <p>I love women drumming! Individual wombs joining in one collective voice, translating and transcribing the subtle voice of spirit and manifesting emotional and physical healing! <br /> <br /> As our ancestors say, “Every step is a prayer.” On this video you can hear what you normally only intuit. Listen to the counter rhythms created bythe shuffling of the sandals on the tarmac and the rustle of their gowns as they move. Even in the “spaces” there is music! <br /> Enjoy!<br /> <param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Fee_82YFkl4&autoplay=0&loop=0&rel=0" /> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"> </embed> </object> </p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/dragonheadmusic/feed?a=LieuS6Ogk5s:tuz_avDVKrg:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Fatu & Stephan Lockin’ Djembe Chops</h1> <p>Lady Drummer — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 01:23:34 +0000</p> <p><a href="http://dragonheadmusic.com"></a>Stephan Cole Griffin, the driving force behind the Colorado Black Arts Festival & Fatu Lady Drummer, the Head of the Dragon lock chops on Mandiani at the Black Arts Fest! Look for more from Ujamaa Dancers & Drummers in the near future!</p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/dragonheadmusic/feed?a=NI8261bGUp4:GhzyMRJALjg:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Ujamaa Dancers Perform at Colorado Black Arts Festival</h1> <p>Lady Drummer — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 03:22:07 +0000</p> <p><a href="http://dragonhead,usic.com"></a>The Ujamaa African Dancers and Drummers gave a smashing performance at the Colorado Black Arts Festival on July 19. The performance featured Fatu Lady Drummer as Musical Director, Cleopatra Jones as choreographer and local legends: Choreogapher Carmen Toure Lorenzo steppin out on the Douns, Stephan Cole Griffin, Senaku Reddick, Reuben Lorenzo, and Hip-Hop Master Deandre Carroll. The show opened with a tribute to Baba Adetunji Joda for twenty five years of teaching Yoruba dance and drum to the Denver Community. The group then proceeded to perform Kaki Lambe/Sonsornet, Mandiani with solos and a few improvisations. An excellent ending to a fun filled family packed weekend.<br /> <param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KEQ_Ld6jzTo&autoplay=0&loop=0&rel=0" /> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"> </embed> </object> </p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/dragonheadmusic/feed?a=cH6NcPGSOlA:eEBeL17p5Ig:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Colorado Black Arts Festival</h1> <p>Lady Drummer — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:18:49 +0000</p> <h2>Event Description:</h2> <p><a href="http://dragonheadmusic.com"></a></p> <p><span id="more-3181"></span></p> <div>Hey! Fatu Lady Drummer will be performingAfrican Drumming & Dance at the Colorado Black Arts Festival with heritage Dance & Drum ensemble and some hot guest from Colorado Springs. Stay tuned for performance schedule.</div> <div>Colorado Black Arts Festival 2011 is excited to celebrate its 25th Annual Festival July 15-17, 2011 at Denver City Park West. This year’s Festival theme “Gifted and Black” reflects the wonderful, eclectic and exciting creative talents of local, regional, and national African Americans in art and culture. This year, to commemorate our Silver Anniversary, we have expanded to a 5 day celebration to include special events and activities throughout Denver culminating with the main festival event in City Park West.<br /> please visit http://www.colbaf.org/jms/index.php/festival-about/overview-a-schedule.html to learn more about the festival.</div> <p> <h2>Event Date</h2> <p>07/15/2011<br /> <h2>Event Time</h2> <p> From: 10:00 – To: 10:00 <br /> <h2>Event Venue</h2> <p>Denver City Oark West<br /> <h2>Event TimeZone</h2> <p>(GMT-7) America/Denver</p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/dragonheadmusic/feed?a=bSrCnAGth_0:ViXdovvXg50:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Drumming in Colorado!</h1> <p>Lady Drummer — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 11:01:25 +0000</p> <h2>Event Description:</h2> <p><a href="http://dragonheadmusic.com"></a></p> <p><span id="more-3179"></span></p> <p>Drum in Colorado!<br /> The 9th Annual Camp Merveilles will be held August 3,4,5,6,7 at the Avalon Ballroom in Boulder, CO. The camp, directed by Fara Tolno will feature local and international talent such as Marietou Camara and Fode Bangora. a minimum of 5 drum & 5 dance classes will be taught each day. Costs: $375 unlimited classes, $175 10 class punch card, $20 drop in fee. Visit http://kissidugu.org to download a detailed class schedule, get hotel and transportation information. <br /> <h2>Event Date</h2> <p>08/03/2011<br /> <h2>Event Time</h2> <p> From: 09:00 – To: 06:30 <br /> <h2>Event Venue</h2> <p>Avalon Ballroom 6185 Arapahoe: Boulder, CO<br /> <h2>Event TimeZone</h2> <p>(GMT-7) America/Denver</p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/dragonheadmusic/feed?a=dRqeBM6VPNc:jyTY9zG77rQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> </div> </article> </main></body></html>