Doris Frazier, Jackie Torrence, Ruth Sloane, Judith Black, James Ferguson, Barbara Ferguson, Whoopi Goldberg, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Jaguar Wright, Jill Scott, Zap Mama, Donny Hathaway, Prince, Stevie Wonder, GOD
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For the truly creative mind in any field is no more than this - a human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive. To him a touch is a blow, a sound is a noise, a misfortune is a tragedy, a joy is an ecstasy, a friend is a lover, a lover is a god, and failure is death. Add to this cruelly delicate organism the overpowering necessity to create - to create - to create - so that without the creating of music or poetry or books or buildings or something of beauty and meaning, his very breath is cut off from him. He must create. He must pour out creation. By some strange unknown pressing inward urgency he is not really alive unless he is creating.
-- Pearl S. Buck
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Kali Ferguson, Cultural Educator is a storyteller, poet, teaching artist, and child of the world (among other things). She began her creative journey at age four, and she has since written and performed at local and national venues, always using her creative intuition and warmth to guide her. Kali aims to bring purpose and meaning to individuals and communities through the creative arts.
Kali engages audiences of all ages and backgrounds as she tells folk and original stories; interprets original and well-loved poetry; and sometimes even blesses us with song and dance. Her work as a teaching artist has inspired many children and teachers to trust their own inner knowing and connect with their school curriculum on a deeper level. Kali also writes and sings songs that defy definition and works in organizations to bring out the "co-creator" in everyone. Kali sought her identity as an artist for many years, walking the roads of high school Spanish teacher, event planner, economic justice organizer, and grad school student. During that time, she unwittingly rounded out her ability to process and express life. Now she uses her background in Spanish Education to tell bilingual stories; her work as event planner and organizer to bring people together; and her graduate school research skills to inform her thorough teaching artist residencies. Kali recognizes that all her experiences are part of her unique story and hopes to help others celebrate their own personal tales and realize their dreams.
I was looking for you on Wednesday but understand your need to rest so that you're ready to go next week! The best of the best have to rest sometime. :-) We will definitely extend our conversation beyond salsa...great conversation is always appreciated. Have a great weekend and I'll see you on Wednesday!
Again, you have humbled me with your asseration of me. Thank you so much. We are working on the CD now, so as soon as it's done, I will make sure you get an advance copy.
Would love to connect, & thank you for the love & support. It was so nice meeting you. Would you be interested in submitting a short testimonial about my band? :) You can reach me better at ml@mlcaldwell.com
