An Ode to the Chameleon: My 2017 In Review
Show up as yourself and things will shift around you to your benefit: my big takeaway from 2017.
Read MoreSamba Soul and Bloco Obini Live at the Ford!
Tonight Bloco Obini, Kahlil Cumming's all-women's drum ensemble opens at the Ford for Samba Society. It will be an electrifying night of samba, soul, and resistance. Get your tickets.
Read MoreObini Tambor...yes this is GOLD
Obini Tambor. Women of the Drum! Honored to usher in this new group to the drum scene of Los Angeles. Join us for class at Noon on Sundays at BBCC.
Read MoreIt's Raining, It's Pouring
Just added as an Istanbul Percussionist. So fresh.
Read MoreTarakazuka
In Tokyo for the opening of a new samba piece I created with choreographer Yoko Moro for the one of kind musical theater company, Tarakazuka.
Read MoreNAAM 2017
Got blessed at NAAM and welcomed into a new family, LP.
Read MoreStanding Up: The Drum Speaks, The Drum Heals, The Drum Frees Your Soul
Whether Standing with Standing Rock or providing the rhythm for powerful women to bear witness to their calls for justice and respect, my drum works to make us move in the right direction.
Read MoreStarting the Season of Remembering
Huge thank you for a beautiful day to all the bright souls who joined us at Three Wives of Xangó.
Read MoreClosing out the 2016 Ford Summer Season
Well, THIS IT, LA. My last gig at the Ford this summer. Yes, by now, I have a favorite spot on the stage! Seriously, "Africa Rising" closes out the season so Get Fresh and show up and dance with us.
Read MoreTraveling Across the Waters...
I'm headed back to the Ford tonight, performing in "Common Culture: Across the Waters." The line up for this show is just exciting. Can't wait to hit the stage. See you there.
Read MoreAFROLATINO, um momento só
I'll sign your ticket after the show...so make sure you buy one. See you tomorrow at the Ford for AFROLATINO.
Read MoreTime to go to CHURCH
CHURCH LA Summer Sessions vol.2
THURSDAY 21 JULY @ OSSO, I'll be there with the EthioCali crew and a live set with Te-Amir.
Weekend of Fire and Passion
The Batizado is in full effect at Brasil Brasil Cultural Center + Grand Park Block Party 4th of July Celebration is almost here. I'll be joining Rocky Dawuni on the Backyard Stage at 4:45pm for some homegrown reggae. Get there early. Take the train.
Read MoreRACE, scoring a legend
This making of video came out last month. I hope more people continue to see this film about the great Jesse Owens. It was great getting to work with Aloe Blacc on this project. Thanks NIkki for the invite!
Africanos somos nos
Just so grateful for a stellar night at Grand Performances with the Soy Africano project. Wonderful. More please and thank you.
Read MoreSoy Africano This Weekend
Join me Saturday, June 18th in the California Plaza in DTLA at Grand Performances. I'm playing with an array of stellar musicians. Don't miss this. Oh. And it's free, 8 PM. Bring your dollars for the red bucket, though ;->
Read MoreWe Manifest the Camino
SETI X captures Kahlil Cummings and Teamir Sweeny live in studio cutting up Ogun rhythms, looking for The Camino.
Read MoreDounounba Leimert Park!
Let's build community through the drum in Leimert Park. See you 12:30, Sunday, May 29, 2016.
Read More2016: Year of Bringing Clarity
The 2016 Grammys presented an opportunity to bring the music to the masses. I said yes.
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