Angela Porter
Angela Porter (photo at left), IMF, CATC, CMT, is an addiction treatment specialist, and Marriage and Family Therapist. Trained in Counseling Psychotherapy, Gestalt Awareness Practice,… Read More »Angela Porter
Born to Drum Faculty from Past Years
Virginia Lopez
Ms. Lopez was born in Cuba and has resided in the U.S. since she was 21 years old. Virginia visits her homeland regularly.Virginia has studied… Read More »Virginia Lopez
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
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
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
Jackeline Rago
Jackeline Rago is a Venezuelan-born, multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, producer and educator who specializes in Venezuelan Folk-Music as well as music from other countries and the… Read More »Jackeline Rago
Nurudafina Pili Abena
Oral Traditionalist/Teacher/Musician, Nurudafina Pili Abena has been drumming for 30 years. She studied drumming as a child with Master Babatunde Olatunji as well as with… Read More »Nurudafina Pili Abena
Ubaka Hill
Ubaka Hill–(ooh-BAH-ka), a native New Yorker, a drummer, percussionist, vocalist, songwriter, composer, poet and teacher of hand drumming to inspire healing and soulful joy. Ubaka… Read More »Ubaka Hill
Lora Chiorah-Dye
Lora Chiorah-Dye was raised in Zimbabwe and came to the United States in the 1970’s. She created the Sukutai Marimba and Dance Ensemble, one of… Read More »Lora Chiorah-Dye