TAG: Mia Doi Todd

Nov07

Mia Doi Todd – Canto de lemanja (Video)

Mia Doi Todd — Canto de Iemanjá by Vinícius de Moraes and Baden Powell from Grace Oh on Vimeo.

Mia Doi Todd’s version of “Canto de Iemanja,” one of the original Afro-Sambas by the great Brazilian songwriters Vinicius de Moraes and Baden Powell, appears on her record “Cosmic Ocean Ship” and on the new “Red Hot + Rio2” compilation.

Iemanja is the Orisha or Goddess of the Ocean in the Yoruba, Candomble, and Santeria traditions. She represents divine consciousness, healing unconditional love, feminine creativity and the essence of motherhood. The video pays homage to the rituals that take place in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil at the Praia de Iemanja every year on February 2nd, her special saint’s day. Devotees …

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Jul30

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson : “Celebrate Tradition” Interview (Video)

Here are some of my shorthand notes based around a conversation I had with Miguel Atwood-Ferguson at his apartment in July 2010.  all of the quotes are not verbatim and are simply some of his thoughts jotted down by me. When I arrived at his home for our interview, the front door was ajar, “It’s actually perfect timing. I’ve been on the phone all day, booking rehearsals.” He admits once I walk inside, “The Prophet” by Kahlil Gibran grabs my eye on top of a stack of books, across from hundreds of CDs neatly lined against the wall. Framed posters of past masters frame the musical instruments in the living room, which has a shrine in the center.

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Mar24

Mulatu Astatke – Yekermo Sew (Te’Amir Remix) (MP3)

Timeless somehow doesn’t need to be remixed.   However, it was always intended to be an inclusive multi-generational project, and commissioning remixes of Timeless allows exploration of new options for these amazing performances.  The first of three exclusive remixes is by a group of young musicians from Los Angeles called Te’Amir, named after the group’s leader. …MORE
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Dec12

Mia Doi Todd video dir. by Michel Gondry + classic Flying Lotus {remix} (Video)

As part of the quarterly Flux Screening Series showcasing innovative film and music, the Hammer will debut the World Premiere of Mia Doi Todd’s new video “Open Your Heart”, directed by Michel Gondry. The evening of shorts and videos will include videos for Grizzly Bear, Charlotte Gainsbourg & Beck, Ramona Falls among others. Filmmakers Michel Gondry, Keith Schofield, Allison Schulnik and Stefan Nadelman will be in attendance. The evening will conclude with a reception featuring a very special live performance by Mia Doi Todd herself!

ALL HAMMER PUBLIC PROGRAMS ARE FREE.

Tickets are required, and are available at the Billy …

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