Rae Red (Rae Hample) they/them, is a multimedia performer, teacher, and runs a community art and organizing space out of their home in Baltimore, MD. They imbue their projects with playful sincerity while examining ideas of perception and transformation, often through the lens of trans futurity. They use movement, technology, animation, and poetry to explore many subjects having to do with metamorphosis and queer potential. Red is originally from Albuquerque, NM where they developed their love of live performance, and nature with its queer, sexy, and violent rhythms.
Diane Y. Macklin has dedicated over two decades to the narrative arts. As a performer, teaching artist, and writer, she invests fully in the transformative nature of storytelling to explore the unique, yet universal, elements of humanity.
See more information about "Over The Rainbow"
Dear friends,
As some of you may remember, a few years ago during Covid I started a home concert series, with the goal of releasing music that I loved & that inspired me, doing the recordings right here at my home; the project was and continues to be fulfilling for me, as it was created during a difficult time in my life that I was going through the motions of some heavy choices of the type of career I wanted to have, and the work I wanted to pursue.
Since making those recordings, including a video of one of my favorite songs, "Over The Rainbow", I decided recently to re-record & have another take, so to speak, at recording a piece of music that deeply inspired me during those difficult times; a song of hope, of dreams, of believing in the impossible, and having the courage to be daring & bold, with a gentle reminder of believing in oneself, amongst all the odds - ever true, & ever relevant, this song was a needed balm for me, and I feel such gratitude & joy in sharing with you all, my interpretation & inspiration for recording "Over The Rainbow".
And so, without further ado, presenting - "Over The Rainbow"! I hope you enjoy my interpretation of this deeply inspiring song, resonating with this music as much as It has moved me!
Continued blessings to you all, dear friends,
David Cook
As some of you may remember, a few years ago during Covid I started a home concert series, with the goal of releasing music that I loved & that inspired me, doing the recordings right here at my home; the project was and continues to be fulfilling for me, as it was created during a difficult time in my life that I was going through the motions of some heavy choices of the type of career I wanted to have, and the work I wanted to pursue.
Since making those recordings, including a video of one of my favorite songs, "Over The Rainbow", I decided recently to re-record & have another take, so to speak, at recording a piece of music that deeply inspired me during those difficult times; a song of hope, of dreams, of believing in the impossible, and having the courage to be daring & bold, with a gentle reminder of believing in oneself, amongst all the odds - ever true, & ever relevant, this song was a needed balm for me, and I feel such gratitude & joy in sharing with you all, my interpretation & inspiration for recording "Over The Rainbow".
And so, without further ado, presenting - "Over The Rainbow"! I hope you enjoy my interpretation of this deeply inspiring song, resonating with this music as much as It has moved me!
Continued blessings to you all, dear friends,
David Cook
Medium: Solo Song Release
Year: 2024
Details: 3:52
See more information about "American Anthem" - Gene Scheer
Dear friends -
One of the newest songs that I recently sang from my Veteran's Day concert, had a tremendous impact on my life; a song, that I feel so deeply encompases the strive of achieving the great ideals of our country, "American Anthem" by the great composer Gene Scheer, for me, is one of the greatest songs ever written of the American dream.
In the words of our forefather, Thomas Jefferson: "we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness". I am proud to be an American; though she is not perfect, she is my home. I am proud to be an American artist, and feel now more than ever such a deep sense of duty to my country, of giving back the many blessings that I have received.
And so, without further ado, presenting "American Anthem"! I hope that this music leaves you feeling inspired; feeling a sense of renewed determination, of hope, and a calling for us all in giving back the many blessings we have received. Listen ever so closely to the lyrics of this remarkable song, of the dream of our great nation -
"Let them say of me I was one who believed, in sharing the blessings I received; let me know in my heart when my days are through: America, I gave my best to you."
Blessings to you all, dear friends,
David
One of the newest songs that I recently sang from my Veteran's Day concert, had a tremendous impact on my life; a song, that I feel so deeply encompases the strive of achieving the great ideals of our country, "American Anthem" by the great composer Gene Scheer, for me, is one of the greatest songs ever written of the American dream.
In the words of our forefather, Thomas Jefferson: "we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness". I am proud to be an American; though she is not perfect, she is my home. I am proud to be an American artist, and feel now more than ever such a deep sense of duty to my country, of giving back the many blessings that I have received.
And so, without further ado, presenting "American Anthem"! I hope that this music leaves you feeling inspired; feeling a sense of renewed determination, of hope, and a calling for us all in giving back the many blessings we have received. Listen ever so closely to the lyrics of this remarkable song, of the dream of our great nation -
"Let them say of me I was one who believed, in sharing the blessings I received; let me know in my heart when my days are through: America, I gave my best to you."
Blessings to you all, dear friends,
David
Medium: Single Song Release
Year: 2024
Details: 4:01
Hello my names is Dontae Robinson an upcoming artist in Baltimore my brand is to push chasing your dreams and staying away from violence and drama...
Shows at different venues
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Details: Our shows could run from 1 to 4 hours.
Mente Mineral (Mineral Mind)
Mente Mineral (Mineral Mind) is a more-than-human music mask that is an homage to the mountain range of Chubut, Argentina, which once formed part of the Gondwana supercontinent. The wild clays used to make this piece, which date back to the Miocene (13 million year old material) and the Paleocene periods (66 Million year old material) were responsibly harvested and used to sculpt this piece in situ over the course of 4 days during a residency organized by Nómada Cerámica.
The instrument produces sound with internal bells and two small flutes that have two finger holes each. The flutes can be played separately or together to produce melodies and beat frequencies.
The instrument produces sound with internal bells and two small flutes that have two finger holes each. The flutes can be played separately or together to produce melodies and beat frequencies.
Medium: Wild clay, beeswax
Year: 2023
Details: 7 x 10 ½ x 3 ¾ in
Heron Horn
Video features a short composition I played, recorded, and produced with sounds from the instrument, which is a hand-built horn inspired by Great Blue Heron. This sculptural instrument can be played in different ways to produce sounds ranging from percussive to bird calls to deep digeridoo-like drones.
The shape, design, and coloring of the instrument is inspired by the morphology of Great Blue Heron, who has been an important bird throughout my life story.
The shape, design, and coloring of the instrument is inspired by the morphology of Great Blue Heron, who has been an important bird throughout my life story.
Medium: Earthenware, oxides, pigments, beeswax
Year: 2023
Details: 10 ½ x 4 x 8 in
Blaire Postman is an unexpected, high-energy, Gen X comedian with no chill. She’s been featured by Slate Magazine, PBS NewsHour, fancy comedy festivals, and nationally renowned podcasts; headlines indie comedy clubs around the country; and features for top headliners at premier comedy venues.
In the stand-up comedy world, Blaire’s best known for her deep-dive “rabbit hole” bits- such as “The History of Super Bowl Halftime Shows” - as well as for jokes featuring her strongly held opinions about things most people don’t realize they care about…until she points them out.