Ivan-lead percussion/vocals, Scotty-Bones/Bodhran, Kohl-saxophone/flute, Steve-djembe/conga/dun-duns, Ken-percussion/mandolin/vocals, Jan Marra - vocals/bass/guitar, Michael- djembe/ tubano, Al - Tenor sax
and the Malhakinah dancers - Maleana, Hakima, Sakinah
Influences
World beats and traditional African rythyms are spiced with a dash of Coltrane and Marley. St. Louis and delta sounds add an urban elixer to the simmering cauldron of soul. You have felt these sounds before but seldom hear them. Take a walk on your wild side and experience Raw Earth, urban, tribal and so real that it shakes the essence of what your affluence has tried to sterilize.
Sounds Like
Nothing you normally listen to, but should....
African djembe, congas, mandolin, saxophone, a little eclectic
bass and a host of other instruments are used to create a sensation that is more for the spirit then the ear.
We bring the sound of the earth, sun and moon that will wake up even the
sleepiest of souls to greet the new dawn. Call it what you may,
World music, earth sounds, after hearing Raw Earth, you will be experienced
Raw Earth started as a musical experiment that challenged the over done acoustic roux of the open mic sessions at a local coffee house. The basic tribal sounds grew into the "urbo-trad" creations that shun the mundane dyed and tried standards to keep us on the raw edge of realities...Imagination, yours, mine and ours...Come and hear what you're missing..
Thanks for stopping by and becoming space-friends. I'm really diggin' your niche Perhaps, we could do something together, at some point? Who knows. Stay in touch. Best wishes, Alexander Darling
Summer Solstice Celebration SOULARD EARTHfest, Saturday June 20, 2009, St. Louis MO, a very special WORD in Motion production, a family friendly celebration of Mother Earth.
Entertainments include RAW EARTH world beat dance music, St. Louis SLAM champion poetry performers Zaire MAMA BLUE, Collette Beatty, M.K. Stallings, Nicky Rainey, MC Kevin TONG McCameron, and much much more.
Also performing, will be GUADALUPE SOUNDS with special guests Uncle Bill poet laureate of the Venice Cafe a.k.a. the World's most Dangerous Poet; Les Burnside on Base; RAVENWOLF C. FELTON JENNINGS II on saxophone, flute drumming; the WORDwitch Maria Guadalupe Massey, a.k.a. chingasdaughter; with Wayne Robinson master percussionist, congas, timbales, recorder; guest drummer Aascher Simcha.
Kaldis Coffee, Art, drumming, dancing, food, bicycle brigade, Peace Poem & a Blessing from Jeannie Breeze, bodyART/jewelry, open mic with SAGE GODDESS and others, spoken poetry, signed poetry, acoustic musicians and songsters, interpretive dance welcome. TAROT readings, Boulevard and Miller Beers, SOULARD Market delights, ROOTS, RHYTHM, RECYCLING, chair massage, ELEMENTAL SHAKEDOWN traditional Bluegrass, the IMPROV TRICK, Quantam Fizz pop folk.
pssssst: pass it on
Love, peace,
Maria Guadalupe Massey
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TO: All TOCO 2008 Friends, Volunteers, Bands, Attendees & Wedding Party Guests
FROM: KIMMYV & TOCO Members
Please join us for a special TOCO Thank You Party:
This Coming Sunday October 5th: 3:00pm
Shenanigans on the Patio
at 6401 West Main Street in Belleville, Illinois 62223
Appetizers, Pizza, Beverages & Beer
Giveaways, Door Prizes, and More!
Just to say THANK YOU FOR SUCH AN AMAZING YEAR!
KIDS ARE WELCOME & BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS...IT IS STU'S BIRTHDAY AND HE IS SETTING UP A PA! -- Thanks & Peace! Kim Vrooman TOCO Family Festival & Camp Out www. tocofestival. com 618-580-0303
