Tag: Music
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Music Appreciation…
It is quiet in my office, with only the rustling wind announcing a coming storm. Most writing days are like this, but earlier I had cranked up the volume on a favorite playlist to energize me. Moving to the beat really got me going, until my head was bobbing, even banging. I am so thankful…
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Little Drummer Boy/Girl…
While drumming with the Joy of Djembe Drumming Ensemble, I feel peace wash over me as we send harmonious vibrations up and out. I hold visions of all peoples connecting via a common thrum within. A heartbeat. A need for love and connection. Acceptance of all. How glorious that vision. My human mind tells me…
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Knowing versus Feeling…
The Joy of Djembe Drumming Ensemble performed at a local festival last weekend. It was yet another performance stacked on top of many hours of rehearsals, years of learning and practicing together. We took the stage for a mere half hour and played the guts out of new and old rhythms. Was it worth lugging…
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