Welcome to The Drum Is A Women on-line newsletter of the Drumsong Institute. This the 3rd issue of the newsletter and the first electronic issue. The intention of the Drumsong Newsletter is to provide you with information about the museum collection, research, news of women who drum in the United States as well as our connection to women's folkloric, contemporary, sacred and secular drumming traditions throughout the world . We will feature stories and interviews, and explore various types of drums, percussion instruments, songs and playing techniques. Our vision is to expand the Drumsong Newsletter to include pod casts, videos, and discussion boards. We will keep the integrity of the conversation fresh, thought provoking and forward thinking. Visit the new virtual Drumsong Museum & Archives . Ubaka Hill - Publisher, Editor and Founder of The Drumsong Institute and Curator of Museum.
On Saturday June 30, 2007 at The Happen'n Showcase in Big Indian, NY, Edwina Lee Tyler, Leaf Miller and Fre Atlast, all of NY State, were each presented the the first "DrumMa™" Award! Fre is the co-Producer of The Happen'n and founder of the Elders Drum Project. Leaf is co-Producer of The Happen'n and founder of Women Who Drum. The DrumMa™ award was presented by Ubaka Hill on behalf of the Drumsong Institute. The statue was hand forged of steel by local artist Abby Graber of Saugerties, NY who was commissioned by Ubaka Hill to design and create the DrumMa™ statue. "We will present the DrumaMa™ award annually to women who have sustained the presence of women drummers through teaching, performing, and pioneering innovative community art & educational programs within the United States. It is important and its time to acknowledge and award women drummers " Please send your recommendations to womind@aol.com. Tell us about your drumming journeys and adventures. We are very interested in how drumming has impacted your life socially, spiritually, politically, your health and over all well-being. What have been your challenges and accomplishments? We are also interested in your favorite conversation about drumming and percussion, your vision and ideas. This can be in short text, poetry and/or artwork (jpegs only). Send your Drum Sistories to : womind@aol.com We look forward to your stories.
Drum Sistory
July 10, 2008
• Beverly Nadelman - NY • Carolyn Brandy - CA • Caru Thompson -NY • Edwina Lee Tyler - NY • Fatu - CO • Fre Atlast - NY • Helen Bond - IL • Judy Piazza - CA • Layne Redmond - Brazil/USA • Leaf Miller - NY • Lori Fithian - MI • Mabiba - CA • Nana Akosua Baakan Agyiriwah - PA • Nurudafina Pili Abena - MA • Omi Oni (Linda Thomas Jones) - TX • Paloma Reagan Rosales - MI • Peace Elewonu - NY • Phyllis Bethel - CT • Raquy Danziger - NY • Robin Burdulis -NY • Sejal Kukadia - NY • Tammi Hessen -PA • Ubaka Hill - NY • Valerie Naranjo -NY • Yalunde - IL Some teachers also teach various instruments such as shekere, bells, gyil and traditional dances. This is an on-going listing. Please send names and information of teachers to add for the the Spring/Summer Issue 4. (*) indicates newly added. "Remember, we come from a long line of women drummers"...Ubaka Hill Museum News
First "DrumMa" Award
YouTube Video "Grandmother Drum Global Heart"
Women Who Teach Drumming
Imagine ~ A Million Women Drummers ~ Gathering for the Heart of our Nation Write us to be involved if ~ you can imagine ! Calling women and girls of all ages with drums, organizing skills, and vision ! Authored by Ubaka Hill
Next Issue: July 2008
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