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Live Jazz with Carlos Washington and Turiya Mareya

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Added by Turiya Mareya on March 2, 2010 at 6:28pm — No Comments

L’HOMME FATALE Meet The Baddest Brothers in Fashion CLUTCH MAGAZINE - Monday, Feb 22, 2010 By a.c…

L’HOMME FATALE

Meet The Baddest Brothers in Fashion

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Added by Black Lily on February 22, 2010 at 12:51am — No Comments

Adriana Primavera y Turiya Mareya Boleros y Son

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Added by Turiya Mareya on February 17, 2010 at 1:37pm — No Comments

Letter from the Director

Blessings for this new year!

WorldBeat Center has had many shows, presentations and events in 2009 and it's thanks to you for being a part of conscious events that uplift the community. New Years eve was ushered in by WorldBeat Center with a very high conscious event. It was a blue moon and collectively with dan… Continue

Added by Makeda Dread on January 22, 2010 at 10:45am — 2 Comments

"I AM NEYTIRI" - by black lily

Sheroes. Heroines. Little girls growing up in a world full of gender inequities don't always have the same, immediate access to powerful images of our strength as our male counterparts. Don't get me wrong - sheroes are out there, if we look for them. One of my most treasured personal possessions is a childr… Continue

Added by Black Lily on January 16, 2010 at 4:55pm — 4 Comments

"The Sound of LOVE" - my new article for VISION MAGAZINE

The Sound of Love: An Interview with Bliss Music Therapy Founder, Davida Price by A.C. Workman Okay, show of hands — who among us hasn’t, after a really crappy day at the jay-oh-bee, cranked up the radio to full blast, and then let it all loose when “our song” comes on? Right. I thought so. Because on some le… Continue

Added by Black Lily on January 16, 2010 at 4:54pm — No Comments

Dear Mexico, a letter of sorrow for you

It was until some years ago that i had first noticed. The mere thought of it brushing across my mind made me sick and so fearful. It had poisoned me for the time being, and everything seemed to turn a gray black. My culture, where i had come from...i had forgotten of it. It all started, i suppose, when i first set foot upon this new country. Everything was so different, just as i had suspected it to be as i had seen the streets i had grown upon stay behind. and there in the seat i watched my dea… Continue

Added by Scarlet serrano on December 18, 2009 at 8:59pm — No Comments

Buju faces court today - 'Rasta Got Woes' over cocaine charge in US

Buju faces court today - 'Rasta Got Woes' over cocaine charge in US Published: Monday | December 14, 2009 Buju Banton Jamaican reggae superstar Buju Banton is probably wondering why he didn't name his latest album Rasta Got Woes instead of Rasta Got Soul. The international recording artiste is to appear in court in Tampa Bay, Florida, today. This is a prelimi… Continue

Added by WorldBeat Center on December 14, 2009 at 1:27am — No Comments

Bat Nha: A Poem Written In Blood

The Buddha of our time wants to offer the world a global ethic, so that everyone can agree on a good path to follow. He wants to restore harmony, cultivate brotherhood & sisterhood, protect all species of the planet, prevent deforestation, and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases…As you are the continuation of the Buddha, you should help him offer the world a path that can prevent the destruction of the ecosystem, one that can reduce the amount of violence and despair. It would be very ki… Continue

Added by Laura on November 22, 2009 at 7:33pm — No Comments

"No Way Out" - Article for CLUTCH Magazine

No Way Out? Says Who?" - CLUTCH Magazine Thursday Oct 29, 2009 By a.c. workman When It Comes to Domestic Violence in Our Community… this CLUTCHette Has Had “ENOUGH” Today I got an email from someone close to me, saying that someone close to her was in need of clothes, food, shelter and suppo… Continue

Added by Black Lily on November 4, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

"The Blacker The Yogi" - by "black lily" (a.c. workman) for VISION Magazine

"THE BLACKER THE YOGI" ~ VISION MAGAZINE November, 2009 by a.c. workman (aka "Black Lily") Okay, so black people don’t hike, ski, tip, vote Republican, support gay marriage, dig country music, read, age, get elected (see: president), ride horses, go camping or skydive. And they definitely don’t do yoga… Continue

Added by Black Lily on November 4, 2009 at 6:34pm — No Comments

Sangha Strengthening Weekend Retreat: Putting Down Deeper Roots

Dear Friends Please find below a wonderful sharing that was recently submitted to the Mindfulness Bell as a report on our World Beat Sangha retreat together to Deer Park last spring. Our weekly gathering at the World Beat Center strengthens our practice and our connections to each other. The retreat was a wonderful way to grow those connections and roots even more deeply. Thanks to all who provided input for the article and Phuong for so masterfully and skillfully bringing it together. I can't w… Continue

Added by Laura on November 3, 2009 at 7:32pm — No Comments

CREATION OF A BREATHING ROOM FOR SAN DIEGO

Breathing in, I calm my body, Breathing out, I feel at ease. Breathing in, I am aware of the present moment, Breathing out, I know this is a wonderful moment. Dear Friends on the Path: Our teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) has offered us this wonderful practice that brings us home to our life. This practice of calming our bodies and relaxing our minds can bring great healing and nourishment to both to our physical and mental health. Thay has often encouraged his students to set aside a roo… Continue

Added by Laura on October 18, 2009 at 4:05pm — No Comments

Please Help the Monks and Nuns of Bat Nha....

Dear Friends Here is a letter from the monks and nuns of the lam dong province. This is a terrible situation and they need our positive energy flowing to them. Efforts are underway to get a meeting between the sangha delegation and the Pres. of Vietnam who is in the US right now. IF you have not called your Senators and Congress rep, please do. For more information visit www.helpbatnha.org Laura http://helpbatnha.org/2009/09/blood-letter-from-monastics-of-lam-dong-province/ Blood Letter From Mo… Continue

Added by Laura on September 30, 2009 at 7:56pm — No Comments

Notes from Dharma Talk by Thich Nhat Hanh on Sept 6th

Dear friends - We thought we might share some notes from Thay's talk yesterday. Peace be with you - - Ron Thich Nhat Hanh - who we call Thay (meaning "our teacher" ) led the walking meditation and gave a the dharma talk today at the Deer Park Monastery. It was his first dharma talk in 21 days - after having recovered from a lung infection. He said he asked his lungs this morning if they were ready to give a dharma talk and they said "we can try". Thay noted that he had to miss the retreat in… Continue

Added by Laura on September 7, 2009 at 2:24pm — No Comments

CONGA CAMP/.INTENSIVE with "JC" Johnny Conga

This is what i have to offer for my Conga Camp/Intensive also added "styles" in Pop/R&B/Jazz/Odd meter/and Afro variations on conga drum. This CC/I is from 3 days to 5 days of 6 hours a day of instruction.Reasonable price! email me privetley for the cost of the CC/I...johnnyconga@hotmail.com CONGA CAMP - Study with Johnny Conga Here is what I teach ... RHYTHMS: 1.Bolero 5 variations 2.Caballo with variations 3.Danzon 4.Yambu on conga drum 5.Guaguanco-6 variations 6.Rumba with variations/co… Continue

Added by JOHNNY CONGA on September 5, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

New Review of my New CD!

Review written by: Raul de Gama-Latin Jazz Network http://www.latinjazznet.com Johnny Conga comes from a long line of illustrious tumbadores, too many to mention, but suffice it to say that from the musical evidence on Breaking Skin, the genealogy may well include the likes of Chano Pozo, Mongo Santamaria, Tata Güines, Candido, Armando Peraza, Francisco Aguabella and a host of others. Lest anyone out there scream, “Blasphemy!” it bears mention that Johnny Conga stylistically connects ancient w… Continue

Added by JOHNNY CONGA on September 4, 2009 at 9:16am — No Comments

Ven Conmigo!!!

Ven, ven y ahora ven conmigo vamos a jugar un juego divertido vamos a saltar, vamos a girar, vamos a pintarnos de mil colores. Aquella vez primera en que nos conocimos eras tan pequeño, eso fue divino Miro y miro esos lindos ojitos explotará mi coranzito. Día a día guardo en un cajon todas las historias que hemos inventado todos los tesoros, que hemos encontrado y en mi corazón, los besos que me has dado. Ven, ven y ahora ven conmigo vamos a jugar un juego divertido... Miro y miro esos lindo… Continue

Added by Diana Nevarez on August 26, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

Here's a wonderful event...hope you can all come

Hi Everyone I hope you had a beautiful sangha gathering and are having a wonderful Monday. Here is a really worthy event being held at the World Beat Center to support an indigenous community in Mexico. Ron and I plan to attend. We hope to see you there if you can come too! Laura Upcoming event information: Traditional Mixtec Village Fundraiser WorldBeat Cultural Center Date: Saturday, August 22nd 2009 Time: 07:30PM - 11:30PM Cost: $15, 15yrs & younger FREE! Venue: WorldBeat Cultural Cente… Continue

Added by Laura on August 17, 2009 at 8:22pm — No Comments

Pay-It-Forward - Become Part of a Counter Culture

The world can seem like an unfriendly, threatening place, yet we all want safety, health, and happiness for ourselves and our loved ones. How can one ordinary person -- you or me -- make a positive difference in this world? One way is the practice "paying it forward." While the steps might be simple, the outcome could change the world. Steps 1. Be attentive wherever you are for oppor… Continue

Added by WorldBeat Center on August 16, 2009 at 10:59pm — 1 Comment

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