Nydia ‘Liberty’ Mata
NYDIA ‘LIBERTY’ MATA — Rooted in the rhythms of her native Cuba. Nydia “Liberty†Mata is a dynamic percussionist and electrifying performer. Composer, arranger, and… Read More »Nydia ‘Liberty’ Mata
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Michaelle Goerlitz
Michaelle Goerlitz has been playing drums and percussion since she was eight years old. After attending college in the Midwest, she moved to San Francisco… Read More »Michaelle Goerlitz
Luisah Teish
Luisah Teish is a WomanChief in the Ifa/Orisha tradition. She is a priestess of Oshun, the Yoruba Goddess of Love, Art, and Sensuality, and the… Read More »Luisah Teish
Barbara Borden
Barbara Borden—drummer/percussionist – began drumming at age ten. Her musical expression is diverse: composer, recording artist (Beauty in the Beat, All Hearts Beating); performer –… Read More »Barbara Borden
Janet Koike
Janet Koike’s passion for taiko has inspired original compositions, combining rhythm and movement into an exciting performance style. As a vital part of San Jose… Read More »Janet Koike
Lali Mejia
A native of Maracaibo, Venezuela, Lali Mejia started her musical training at an early age at the Colegio Bellas Artes in Maracaibo. As a 5th… Read More »Lali Mejia
Judy Graboyes
Judy Graboyes began studying timbales and other latin percussion instruments in 1977 with Carlos Federico, a Bay Area treasure. She played with Orchesta Sabrocita, an… Read More »Judy Graboyes
Odilia Galván RodrÃguez
Odilia Galván RodrÃguez is an internationally recognized poet, writer, journalist, editor, teacher, and activist who has traveled extensively. She has three books of poetry and… Read More »Odilia Galván RodrÃguez
Jeannette Anglin
Jeannette Anglin is Tribal Secretary of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria,an elected position of the Tribe. She is learning the Coast Miwok language, basketry… Read More »Jeannette Anglin
Linda Tillery
Linda Tillery is a veteran drummer, vocalist, producer, and cultural historian whose career has spanned 34 years. Since the 1960’s, Tillery has been regarded as… Read More »Linda Tillery