The Legacy Circle Women's Drum Cypher is a project that aims to increase the participation and knowledge of women in traditional African Diaspora Music.

Our performance groups supports organizations and activities that support women, youth, and positive community endeavors.

Women are grossly underrepresented as musicians and leaders of musical groups. However, we play a critical role in the promotion and passing down of culture.

Women's voices and songs have powerful messages of healing, growth, resistance, and courage for all of our community. It is imperative that they be given the chance to articulate and creatively express their desires and wisdom for our community at large.

To see the women performing, copy and paste this link into your browser:

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150266714492790&comments&set=t.1050075846&type=1

Our monthly conversations and jam sessions create positive spaces for women to network, improve their drum and dance skills, try out new songs, build interpersonal connections and share resources and ideas.

Join our next monthly jam session!

Women in Traditional Roots Music
Music*, Sistas* Roots* Cooperation* Culture* Spirit*
SATURDAY JUNE 18, 2011, 2-4pm
@ Yelimara & Kaila's Backyard

311 E. 140th St. betw/ Alexander Ave & 3rd ave. #6 train to 138th St and 3rd ave.
Down the Block from Casa Atabex Ache!

If you need more directions, call Yelimara: 787-466-8840
Optional Donation: $5

All proceeds benefit the educational & performance work of The Legacy Circle Women's Drum Cypher, including scholarships for women to take drum & dance classes, and our Young Women's Summer Leadership Program.

Check out the next show of the Women's Drum Cypher, from 4-5pm at the Urban Goddess Festival on Sat. 6/25/11!

Gloria Rodriguez, founder of DeAlmas Women's Collective has put together this fabulous event that will celebrate women, water, and wholeness.

On June 25th, Gloria will be hosting the 2nd Annual Urban Goddess Festival.

Don't miss this soul filled event, gathering with other Daughters of the Divine Feminine in celebrating our wholeness, creativity,soul expression, body sensuality, and connection with mother nature. It is sure to be an amazing afternoon of sisterhood.

PLEASE JOIN US in celebrating ourselves...our gathering will include:

Belly dancing, healing circle, goddess creations, food & fun, SheSpeaks poetry, singing, testimonials, walking meditation to a waterfall,Tribute/Honoring water, Flower ritual, Emboddied affirmations, networking.

**FEMALE children welcome. There will be children's workshops facilitated by skilled childcare workers.***

BRING blankets, chairs, Food/Drinks to share, and a bright colored scarf.

You MUST RSVP to this event @ Dealmasinfo@gmail.com
(Please indicate # of children and adults attending)

For more info on Dealmas Women's Collective check out the website www.dealmas.org or their Facebook Page www.facebook.com/dealmas