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King Sunny Ade, Solstice, and Appreciation
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Lisa Beck Music & Dance, King Sunny Ade, Solstice, and Appreciation >>
Last night I attended the King Sunny Ade concert at the Lobero Theater here in Santa Barbara. We are entering the solstice weekend, and it was the perfect kick off. Absolute joy came through King Sunny Ade and his African Beats. The music and rhythms were intoxicating, and my body could barely contain itself in my seat as the talking drum and the gorgeous harmonies jumped in my body and began to pull me up to a higher place. I sat for the first 4 or 5 songs and then couldn't take it anymore. Staci and I jumped out of our seats and danced in the aisle the rest of the concert. This music is pure dance music, pure joy, pure transmission. KSA and his band brought the house down with their music. Two fabulous dancers also graced the stage with their incredible booty shaking and subtle hip movements! WOW!
As I move into solstice performance mode, I am filled with appreciation and gratitude for last night's experience, and for the people in this community who make up our drum and dance family. I took a moment last night to close my eyes and be absolutely present with the music. I felt as if I was being infused with a warm and nurturing current of electricity, and at the same time experienced an emotional and physical release of any tension and anxiety in my body. I felt gratitude for being there and receiving the gifts from this legendary musician and his band. I look forward to bringing my own joy forward through the dance and drum this weekend, and I remind myself that NOW is all I have. If I fully experience each moment as it is, my true self will shine through...
A very Happy Solstice and Happy Father's Day weekend to you all --
Love,
Lisa 06/19/09 >> go there
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