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Kuumba's Kora Concert

A Kora by Moonlight

Posted onMarch 20, 20251 Comment

It only took about an hour from Kuumba discovering this mystical musical instrument and becoming a master of it. The locals gather round as he warms up a bit and prepares for another virtuoso performance. The Kora is a centuries-old Read More …

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Ashe: We Speak the Names of our Ancestors

ASHE: We Speak the Names of Our Ancestors

Posted onApril 15, 2021January 27, 20232 Comments

During our Kwanzaa celebration we speak the names of our ancestors and say Ashe (ah-SHAY). This last year has been a difficult time for all of us and we’ve lost quite a few in our community. this piece is my Read More …

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Mother’s Day Love: Umoja, Kuumba and Nia

Posted onMay 27, 2019January 27, 2023Leave a comment

In this year’s Mother’s Day entry, Umoja, one of my favorite moms, enjoys a warm embrace from her hubby Kuumba while little Nia looks on. Mother’s Day is all about the relationship of a mom and her kids but fathers know Read More …

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Kuumba the Creative

Kuumba is Refreshed

Posted onOctober 16, 2018January 27, 2023Leave a comment

I’ve recently been working with a new piece of graphics software. Affinity Designer is a combo vector and paint program. Very powerful yet reasonably priced. I thought I’d whip up a quick background for Kuumba but the more I worked with Designer the more I enjoyed the experience. Read More …

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