The Tradition of Frame Drumming Women in Mendocino
Facilitated by Lavender .:. Grace
*This offering is for the sound health of women and by extension sound health of the community. Add more to pay it forward for scholarships for other women frame drummers. Anyone experiencing financial difficulties can inquire about trade and/or scholarship options.
THANK YOU
HAPPY WOMEN MAKE A HAPPY VILLAGE
Lavender Grace was born in Northern California to a creative family of musical bohemians and craftspeople. This unique cultivation of Intuitive Drum Song has culminated over 25 years of frame drum study and exploration with beauty and connectivity at the center. Supporting sound health for women and community well-being is the goal of this practice. Lavender has traveled extensively and performed in the US, South America, and Europe.
Recommended Resources:
“When the Drummers Were Women”
A Spiritual History of Rhythm
By Layne Redmond copyright 1997
Published by Three Rivers Press, New York
layneredmond.com
“Song of Increase”
Listening to the Wisdom of Honeybees for Kinder Beekeeping and a Better World
By Jacqueline Freeman copyright 2016
Published by Sounds True, Inc. Boulder CO
spiritbee.com
“Divine Attunement” Music as a Path to Wisdom
by Yuval Ron copyright 2014
Published by Oracle Institute, Virginia ~ yuvalronmusic.com
“Free Your Voice”
Awaken to Life Through Singing
By Silvia Nakkach & Valerie Carpenter copyright 2012
Published by Sounds True, Inc. Boulder CO
voxmundiproject.com
“Eternal Echoes”
Celtic Reflections on Our Yearning to Belong
By John O’Donohue copyright 1999
Published by Harper Collins – Reprinted by Perennial 2002
johnodonohue.com
“The Healing Power of the Human Voice”
Mantras, Chants, and Seed Sounds for Health and Harmony
By James D’Angelo copyright 2005
Published by Healing Arts Press, Vermont
innertraditions.com
I also recommend these Instructors:
Amel Tafsout is an inspirational first source master dance artist, choreographer, instructor, frame drummer, singer, energy worker and one of the finest exponents of North African traditional and contemporary Maghreb Dance of our time. With research in dance anthropology, and long training in various healing practices, Tafsout’s knowledge make her very unique. ~ AmelTafsout.com
Marla Leigh Goldstein is a Grammy-nominated Percussionist, Flautist, Composer, and Educator. ~ marlaleigh.com
Rowan Storm: With more than 25 years of experience with cultures and drumming of the Middle East and the Mediterranean, Rowan is recognized internationally as a performer and educator.~ rowanstorm.com
Miriam Peretz: an internationally celebrated dancer devoted to creating transformational experiences for her students and audiences worldwide. Miriam has devoted her life to empowering and healing women through the art of dance and ritual. ~ miriamdance.com
Dror Sinai: a true force of nature, whose unique blend of Musical and Healing expertise, combined with his passion for Travel and Personal Growth, has inspired and uplifted people from all walks of life. He is a true visionary and pioneer in the world of percussion, World Peace, Chi Gong, Healing, and Personal Development, and his contributions to these fields are felt by many. ~ drorsinai.com
