"Nia" Mary Alice Boyd, along with member Karima Amin, co-founded Daughters of Creative Sound. Nia was a powerful percussionist; her love of music and especially the drum captivated all who heard her perform. She viewed the rhythm of the drum as not only life-giving but spiritual as well. We dedicate our first CD to Nia and express our sincere gratitude for her vision.
In the year 2004, each of the "daughters" heard the call of the drum and responded to its spirit.
DAUGHTERS OF CREATIVE SOUND is nine women of African descent
expressing ourselves through vocal, visual, and percussive avenues. The
DAUGHTERS' objective is the healing of the female mind, body, and spirit
through the arts. Our performances speak to Spirit and speak through
Spirit via instrumental and vocal music, storytelling, and movement that
touch the soul. Although women and girls seem to be most inspired by the
work of DAUGHTERS, all people who witness the group’s presence and
energy are moved by the women’s ability to entertain, inspire, uplift, and
educate.
We are storytellers, dancers, singers, and percussionists whose diversity of talents lends itself to a broad-based level of creative expression.
DAUGHTERS OF CREATIVE SOUND received the "Women of the Arts" award from "Preventionfocus/Womanfocus" in 2005.
Although DAUGHTERS OF CREATIVE SOUND is a relatively new group, we are proud to say that we have brought, joy, education, and healing to countless numbers of people who have enjoyed the "sound" and the "spirit."
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Aaron Koppel Quartet @ Andy's Jazz Club 11/20 and 11/21
We are very excited about playing at such an awesome jazz club. We have some great sets lined up for you, so don't miss it.
Friday and Saturday November 20th and 21st, 5:00-8:30p at Andy's Jazz Club The Aaron Koppel Quartet 5-8:30p, Corey Wilkes group plays at 9:30p 11 E. Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60611 The Aaron Koppel Quartet performing original music from "The Wild Call Of The Multi-Takser" and their new album "Falling Together Falling Apart", jazz standards, covers by Radiohead and James Brown. New album will be available for purchase at the show. 21+ Cover $10
Aaron Koppel -Guitar, Matt Nelson; (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) -Keyboard, Graham Czach; (Chicago Afrobeat Project) -bass, Robert Tucker (Matthew Santos) -drums http://www.andysjazzclub.com http://www.myspace.com/aaronkoppelmusic http://www.coreywilkes.com
Whether it's a primitive beat, a primal scream, or the sympathetic vibration of a stringed instrument; it is the air we breathe, life...and who we are. Souls connecting, sharing. One world, one love, one tribe. I am honored to share with you. Many blessings, maximum respect and smiles your way.
It was an absolute pleasure sharing gifts and talents with you ladies last night! We broke some barriers and opened some eyes about the true meaning of DRUM! God Bless and Please stay in touch with me!
To all of you...thank you so much for making Tuesday so amazing! I can only hope that we can do it again...soon! You were all wonderful and performing to your incredible music live like that is something I'll remember forever! It was an honor to have you there :)
Thank you SO MUCH for bringing your talent, your good energy, your love for what you do, and your beauty, to our event on the 29th. Words can't express how thankful I am to you all, for taking part in our show, and for drumming for us. We hope to have many more wonderful experiences and partnerships with you!!!
http://euphraxia.com/media.html (pictures of the event are here)
I LOVE U! ENJOY THE DAY AND MAY YOU REFLECT ON THE JOYS THAT OUR CHILDREN HAVE GIVEN US... AND MAY WE ALWAYS BE BLESSED TO HAVE YOUTH AROUND, THEY KEEP US YOUNG AND WITH THE TIMES!
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