Carolyn

Benefit Concert: Mabiba Baegne: April 19, 2015

by Carolyn
04/14/201502/02/2023
Benefits: Past (category)

Please Come! And support our beloved Mabiba Baegne. Mabiba is a Congolese Maestra of dance and drum. She has been on a cancer healing journey… Read More »Benefit Concert: Mabiba Baegne: April 19, 2015

Virginia Lopez

by Carolyn
04/03/201506/05/2026
Born To Drum 2016 Faculty Bios (category), Born to Drum Faculty from Past Years (category), Teachers from Past Years (category)

Ms. Lopez was born in Cuba and has resided in the United States since she was 21 years old. She visits her homeland regularly. Virginia has… Read More »Virginia Lopez

DAUGHTERS OF THE DRUM

by Carolyn
06/20/201410/12/2026
WDI Blog (category)

DAUGHTERS OF THE DRUMAvotcja, 2014 We were born to Drum Somos Hijas ritmicas We were conceived in Rhythm Whether we knew it or not or… Read More »DAUGHTERS OF THE DRUM

Nydia â€˜Libertyâ€™ Mata

by Carolyn
04/04/201404/15/2015
Born To Drum 2014 Faculty Bios (category), Born to Drum Faculty from Past Years (category)

NYDIA â€˜LIBERTYâ€™ MATA — Rooted in the rhythms of her native Cuba. Nydia â€œLibertyâ€ Mata is a dynamic percussionist and electrifying performer. Composer, arranger, and… Read More »Nydia â€˜Libertyâ€™ Mata

Michaelle Goerlitz

by Carolyn
04/04/201405/05/2016
Born To Drum 2014 Faculty Bios (category), Born To Drum 2016 Faculty Bios (category), Drum Sundays Faculty (category), Faculty Bios (category)

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

by Carolyn
04/03/201406/03/2014
Born To Drum 2014 Faculty Bios (category), Born to Drum Faculty from Past Years (category)

Luisah Teish is a WomanChief in the Ifa/Orisha tradition. She is aÂ priestess of Oshun, the Yoruba Goddess of Love, Art, and Sensuality, andÂ the… Read More »Luisah Teish

Barbara Borden

by Carolyn
04/02/201404/08/2016
Born To Drum 2016 Faculty Bios (category), Born to Drum Faculty from Past Years (category), Teachers from Past Years (category)

Barbara Bordenâ€”drummer/percussionist â€“ began drumming at age ten. Her musical expression is diverse: composer, recording artist (Beauty in the Beat, All Hearts Beating); performer â€“… Read More »Barbara Borden

Janet Koike

by Carolyn
04/02/201406/04/2014
Born To Drum 2014 Faculty Bios (category)

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

by Carolyn
03/25/201405/04/2015
Born To Drum 2014 Faculty Bios (category), Born To Drum 2016 Faculty Bios (category)

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

by Carolyn
03/22/201403/17/2018
Born To Drum 2014 Faculty Bios (category), Faculty Bios (category)

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