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When The Drummers Were Women: A Spiritual History of Rhythm

Author : Layne Redmond
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 582 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book When The Drummers Were Women: A Spiritual History of Rhythm written by Layne Redmond and published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC. This book was released on 2021-08-05 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For millennia, the sacred drummers of pre-Christian Mediterranean and western Asia were women. In this inspiring book, Layne Redmond, herself a renowned drummer, tells their history. Artistic representations reveal that female frame drummers carried the spiritual traditions of many of the earliest recorded civilizations. During those ancient times, the drummer-priestesses held the keys to experience of the divine through rhythm. They were at the center of the goddess worship of matriarchal societies until the ascendance of patriarchal cultures and the loss of drumming as a spiritual technology. With wisdom and passion, Redmond chronicles our species’ deep connection to the drum, our rich heritage of inseparable spirituality and music, and the modern-day women reclaiming it. This book encourages readers—both women and men—to reestablish rhythmic links with themselves, nature, and other people through the power of drumming. Redmond illustrates her message with an extensive collection of images gathered during ten years of research and travel. Woven throughout the book are strands of ancient ritual and mythology, personal stories, and scientific evidence of the benefits of drumming. It is at once a history, a memoir, and a resounding call for spiritual and social renewal.

Sacred Drumming

Author : Steven Ash
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780806926575
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (265 download)

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Download or read book Sacred Drumming written by Steven Ash and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2004-08 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a guided tour from a writer who grew up and studied on Native American reservations and join those throughout the world—from Siberia to South America, Australia to Africa—who venerate the drum for its healing and celebratory powers. Through painting, cleansing, blessing, smudging, dedicating, chanting, and performing, you’ll find your own special beat, transforming the drum into a medicinal tool. Become one with a purchased or homemade instrument. Draw on the knowledge of Native American and other cultures to drum away fear, purify, establish a sacred space, and reach into areas of the consciousness that would otherwise be inaccessible. Extra special bonus: a CD with more than an hour’s worth of music for a Sacred Directions ceremony, meditation, trance, and more.

The Healing Power of the Drum

Author : Robert Lawrence Friedman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780578760131
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book The Healing Power of the Drum written by Robert Lawrence Friedman and published by . This book was released on 2020-10 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Healing Power of the Drum psychotherapist and drum facilitator, Robert Lawrence Friedman weaves an extraordinary tapestry of personal experience, fascinating anecdotes, and compelling research, demonstrating the hand drum's capacity to provide significant health benefits for everyone. This breakthrough book examines the use of hand drums in treating at-risk adolescents, stress-out employees, veterans, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Autism and more. Find joy and self-expression in The Healing Power of the Drum.

Drumming at the Edge of Magic

Author : Mickey Hart
Publisher : Harper San Francisco
ISBN 13 : 9780062503749
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Drumming at the Edge of Magic written by Mickey Hart and published by Harper San Francisco. This book was released on 1990 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the role of drums, rattles, and gongs in human societies revealing the primal hypnotic power of these instruments

The Beat of My Own Drum

Author : Sheila E.
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1476714983
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (767 download)

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Download or read book The Beat of My Own Drum written by Sheila E. and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Grammy-nominated singer, drummer, and percussionist who is world renowned for her contributions throughout the music industry, a moving memoir about the healing power of music and spiritual growth inspired by five decades of life and love on the stage. She was born Sheila Escovedo in 1957, but the world knows her as Sheila E. She first picked up the drumsticks and started making music at the precocious age of three, taught by her legendary father, percussionist Pete Escovedo. As the goddaughter of Tito Puente, music was the heartbeat of her family, and despite Sheila's impoverished childhood in Oakland, California, her family stayed strong, inspired by the music they played nightly in their living room. When she was only five, Sheila delivered her first solo performance to a live audience. By nineteen, she had fallen in love with Carlos Santana. By twenty-one, she met Prince at one of her concerts. Sheila E. and Prince would eventually join forces and collaborate for more than two decades, creating hits that catapulted Sheila to her own pop superstardom. The Beat of My Own Drum is both a walk through four decades of Latin and pop music—from her tours with Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, Prince, and Ringo Starr to her own solo career. At the same time, it’s also a heartbreaking, ultimately redemptive look at how the sanctity of music can save a person’s life. Having repeatedly endured sexual abuse as a child, Sheila credits her parents, music, and God with giving her the will to carry on and to build a lasting legacy. Rich in musical detail, pop, and Latin music history, this is a fascinating walk through some of the biggest moments in music from the ’70s and ’80s. But as Sheila’s personal story, this memoir is a unique glimpse into a world-famous drummer’s singular life—a treat for both new and longtime fans of Sheila E. And above all, The Beat of My Own Drum is a testament to how the positive power of music has fueled Sheila’s heart and soul—and how it can transform your life as well.

The Cambridge Companion to the Drum Kit

Author : Matt Brennan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108489834
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to the Drum Kit written by Matt Brennan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-06-17 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An approachable introduction to the drum kit, drummers, and drumming, and the key debates surrounding the instrument and its players.

Daughters of the Goddess

Author : Wendy Griffin
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780742503489
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Daughters of the Goddess written by Wendy Griffin and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2000 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A volume ideal for classes in women's studies, religious studies and the sociology of religion, Daughters of the Goddess also serves as an invaluable guide for anyone wishing to gain a thorough introduction to this rapidly growing religious and cultural movement."--BOOK JACKET.

Let the Drum Speak

Author : Linda Lay Shuler
Publisher : Lake Union Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781477807507
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book Let the Drum Speak written by Linda Lay Shuler and published by Lake Union Publishing. This book was released on 2013-07-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novel on an Indian shaman in 13th Century America. She is Antelope, a blue-eyed Anazasi who becomes the object of desire and fear of the ruler of the City of the Great Sun. He desires her because she is beautiful and fears her because of her powers to communicate with spirits and foretell the future. By the author of She Who Remembers.

Rhythm is The Cure

Author : ALESSANDRA BELLONI
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1619115174
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book Rhythm is The Cure written by ALESSANDRA BELLONI and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-07-24 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book with online video (111 min.) will introduce the reader to the tambourine and folk dance tradition of Southern Italy, the Tarantella. Students will learn the techniques of Tarantella tambourine playing as well as the history of this ancient tradition. This book reflects 25 years of field research and performance by the author, Alessandra Belloni

The Touch-Me-Not Women

Author : Frank Mazzapica
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781629112374
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (123 download)

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Download or read book The Touch-Me-Not Women written by Frank Mazzapica and published by . This book was released on 2014-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Touch-Me-Not Women is a Christian inspirational guide to help women unravel their issues and challenges with sexual intimacy. In this book, Mazzapica addresses sexual boundaries, warning bells, and issues of broken trust, all of which hamper a healthy sexual life. He addresses potential roots of roadblocks to intimacy, including... Control issues Physical issues Psychological issues Self-esteem issues Abuse issues Religious issues Learn why so many women struggle with sexual intimacy, discover the challenges they face in achieving a satisfying love life with their husbands, and practice the practical steps provided to assist in repairing any breaches of trust and intimacy.

Chakra Meditation

Author : Layne Redmond
Publisher : Sounds True
ISBN 13 : 9781591797807
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (978 download)

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Download or read book Chakra Meditation written by Layne Redmond and published by Sounds True. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our chakras—the seven energy centers located from the base of the spine to the crown of the head—govern every aspect of our health and consciousness. Resting in the lower chakra is the primordial life force of kundalini. With Chakra Meditation, Layne Redmond presents a complete program for awakening kundalini and bringing its cleansing, revitalizing energy up through all seven of your chakras. Combining five traditional yogic techniques—visualization, breathing, postures, sacred sounds, and meditation—Redmond provides a safe and effective system to tune each chakra and open you to inner sources of inspiration and personal power. This book-and-CD training program includes: Eight full-color chakra yantra (sacred geometry) illustrations to help focus your healing meditations • The "Breath of Fire" practice to cleanse the respiratory system • Yogic gazing techniques to sharpen concentration, release anger, and rejuvenate the eyes • Nadi shodhana (alternate nostril) breathing to purify the energy channels in the body • A full 30-minute chakra purification practice to enhance physical health, emotional balance, and spiritual growth

The Artistry of Afro-Cuban Batá Drumming

Author : Kenneth Schweitzer
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN 13 : 1617036706
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book The Artistry of Afro-Cuban Batá Drumming written by Kenneth Schweitzer and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An iconic symbol and sound of the Lucumí/Santería religion, Afro-Cuban batá are talking drums that express the epic mythological narratives of the West African Yoruba deities known as orisha. By imitating aspects of speech and song, and by metaphorically referencing salient attributes of the deities, batá drummers facilitate the communal praising of orisha in a music ritual known as a toque de santo. In The Artistry of Afro-Cuban Batá Drumming, Kenneth Schweitzer blends musical transcription, musical analysis, interviews, ethnographic descriptions, and observations from his own experience as a ritual drummer to highlight the complex variables at work during a live Lucumí performance. Integral in enabling trance possessions by the orisha, by far the most dramatic expressions of Lucumí faith, batá drummers are also entrusted with controlling the overall ebb and flow of the four- to six-hour toque de santo. During these events, batá drummers combine their knowledge of ritual with an extensive repertoire of rhythms and songs. Musicians focus on the many thematic acts that unfold both concurrently and in quick succession. In addition to creating an emotionally charged environment, playing salute rhythms for the orisha, and supporting the playful song competitions that erupt between singers, batá drummers are equally dedicated to nurturing their own drumming community by creating a variety of opportunities for the musicians to grow artistically and creatively.

The Woman in the Shaman's Body

Author : Barbara Tedlock, Ph.D.
Publisher : Bantam
ISBN 13 : 0307571637
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book The Woman in the Shaman's Body written by Barbara Tedlock, Ph.D. and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2009-09-02 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A distinguished anthropologist–who is also an initiated shaman–reveals the long-hidden female roots of the world’s oldest form of religion and medicine. Here is a fascinating expedition into this ancient tradition, from its prehistoric beginnings to the work of women shamans across the globe today. Shamanism was not only humankind’s first spiritual and healing practice, it was originally the domain of women. This is the claim of Barbara Tedlock’s provocative and myth-shattering book. Reinterpreting generations of scholarship, Tedlock–herself an expert in dreamwork, divination, and healing–explains how and why the role of women in shamanism was misinterpreted and suppressed, and offers a dazzling array of evidence, from prehistoric African rock art to modern Mongolian ceremonies, for women’s shamanic powers. Tedlock combines firsthand accounts of her own training among the Maya of Guatemala with the rich record of women warriors and hunters, spiritual guides, and prophets from many cultures and times. Probing the practices that distinguish female shamanism from the much better known male traditions, she reveals: • The key role of body wisdom and women’s eroticism in shamanic trance and ecstasy • The female forms of dream witnessing, vision questing, and use of hallucinogenic drugs • Shamanic midwifery and the spiritual powers released in childbirth and monthly female cycles • Shamanic symbolism in weaving and other feminine arts • Gender shifting and male-female partnership in shamanic practice Filled with illuminating stories and illustrations, The Woman in the Shaman’s Body restores women to their essential place in the history of spirituality and celebrates their continuing role in the worldwide resurgence of shamanism today.

The Drummer's Path

Author : Sule Greg Wilson
Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
ISBN 13 : 9780892813599
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (135 download)

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Download or read book The Drummer's Path written by Sule Greg Wilson and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 1992-06 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drummer, dancer, and folklorist Sule Greg Wilson introduces the principles behind African and Diaspora music, including breath, posture, and orchestration.

The Cambridge Companion to Rhythm

Author : Russell Hartenberger
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108492924
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Rhythm written by Russell Hartenberger and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-09-24 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of rhythm and the richness of musical time from the perspective of performers, composers, analysts, and listeners.

Different Drummer

Author : Jeff Strong
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692372760
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (727 download)

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Download or read book Different Drummer written by Jeff Strong and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-21 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Percussionist and researcher Jeff Strong embarks on a three-decade journey into the power of musical rhythm. Different Drummer chronicles his path as he navigates ancient drumming practices, conducts clinical research, and develops the music that establishes him as a pioneer in the world of auditory brain stimulation. Beginning with his own struggles with ADHD, Jeff abandons a successful music career and doggedly searches for ways to use musical rhythm to positively impact brain function and behavior. Jeff meticulously documents the development of his therapy and it's supporting technology as he drums for people with a variety of neurological challenges including: * Aggressive behavior* Anxiety* Attention/focus/hyperactivity* Behavioral issues* Cognitive issues* Language/communication* Mood issues* Self-stimulatory behaviors* Sensory processing* Sleep* Social interaction* Tic behavior Jeff's inquisitive mind and careful research reveal how fast, complex drumming can offer long-term benefits for children and adults with neurological disorders. If you have ever wondered why the drum holds a prominent role in cultures around the world or why music can influence the brain and behavior, this book offers a compelling look at the life-changing and therapeutic tool of music.

Music and Trance

Author : Gilbert Rouget
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226730069
Total Pages : 419 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book Music and Trance written by Gilbert Rouget and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1985-12-15 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ritual trance has always been closely associated with music—but why, and how? Gilbert Rouget offers and extended analysis of music and trance, concluding that no universal law can explain the relations between music and trance; they vary greatly and depend on the system of meaning of their cultural context. Rouget rigorously examines a worldwide corpus of data from ethnographic literature, but he also draws on the Bible, his own fieldwork in West Africa, and the writings of Plato, Ghazzali, and Rousseau. To organize this immense store of information, he develops a typology of trance based on symbolism and external manifestations. He outlines the fundamental distinctions between trance and ecstasy, shamanism and spirit possession, and communal and emotional trance. Music is analyzed in terms of performers, practices, instruments, and associations with dance. Each kind of trance draws strength from music in different ways at different points in a ritual, Rouget concludes. In possession trance, music induces the adept to identify himself with his deity and allows him to express this identification through dance. Forcefully rejecting pseudo-science and reductionism, Rouget demystifies the so-called theory of the neurophysiological effects of drumming on trance. He concludes that music's physiological and emotional effects are inseparable from patterns of collective representations and behavior, and that music and trance are linked in as many ways as there are cultural structures.