There are moments in life when all things become one. The elements of the universe come together and in an instant, life is created. Blessed are those who bear witness to the wonders and marvels of such divine intervention. A new spirit arises and the sound of a pulse beats with the rhythm that is unique all unto itself, for this miracle can never be created exactly the same again.
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Percussion Madness!
Congas, Flute, Guitar, Violin, Bass, Percussion and Poetry radiate from the epicenter of Lemeirt Park. Packed wall to wall and spilling into the streets, the people of the neighborhood of 43rd and Degnan are summoned to experience the power of the music emanating through the doors of the World Stage. The Verizon Music Festival sponsored Master Percussionist Munyungo Jackson and a musical jazz journey took us all over the world and back.
Don Littleton
From the depths Africa, through Cameroon to Panama to and back to South Central, the music from the motherland that has transcended through hundreds of years beat down upon the tiny four walls of the World Stage. Its dominating influence was poured right into the open and willing souls of those who came to quench their beings with an enriching and everlasting musical experience. It was so thick up in the place! Thunder, Lightning, Earthquakes, Tsunamis and all other powerful forces of nature could have been caused by this butterfly effect.
Derf on Flute
It is so wonderful to see the people in a community come together to meet and share artistic, cultural and musical experiences with their neighbors. Imagine how peaceful the world would be if in every community, music, especially jazz music, was the common thread that wove the seams of all colors, religions and beliefs into a fabric of love everlasting!
Karen on Violin!
Instruments were meant to be played like this! The beats of the hearts of the people matched those of the powerful drums. Screams and hollers of elation involuntarily rang out of the mouths of those present like a healing force reaching in and pulling out pain, misery and despair. Was this Devil music? No! It was hedonistic, earthmoving, creative, cacophonic musical love.
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