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Marcus L. Miller Docu-Pods
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A mix of concert excerpts as well as footage from mini- documentary interviews.
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West Afri-(LA) Drummers/Chapter 3
4w ago01:00:50Tap to summarizeWest Afri-(LA) Drummers/Chapter 3Part 5 of a 12 part documentary series from executive producer & director Marcus L. Miller. West Afri-(LA) documents the introduction of West African drum & dance culture to Los Angeles, CA and the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The series highlights the influence of Babatunde Olatunji and Katherine Dunham on several generations of West African cultural enthusiasts. Features interviews with Nzingha Camara, Leon Mobley, Lula Washington, Assane Konte, and many more. Drummers Chap 3_audio Marcus L. Miller watch series
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Apr 1101:43:18Tap to summarizeWest Afri-(LA) Dancers/Chapter 2Part 4 of a 12 part documentary series from executive producer & director Marcus L. Miller. West Afri-(LA) documents the introduction of West African drum & dance culture to Los Angeles, CA and the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The series highlights the influence of Babatunde Olatunji and Katherine Dunham on several generations of West African cultural enthusiasts. Features interviews with Nzingha Camara, Leon Mobley, Lula Washington, Assane Konte, and many more. Dancers Chap 2_audio Marcus L. Miller watch series
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Mar 501:13:06Tap to summarizeWest Afri-(LA) Drummers/Chapter 2Part 3 of a 12 part documentary series from executive producer & director Marcus L. Miller. West Afri-(LA) documents the introduction of West African drum & dance culture to Los Angeles, CA and the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The series highlights the influence of Babatunde Olatunji and Katherine Dunham on several generations of West African cultural enthusiasts. Features interviews with Nzingha Camara, Leon Mobley, Lula Washington, Assane Konte, and many more. West Afri-(LA) Drummers Chap 2_audio Marcus L. Miller watch series
Transcribe →West Afri-(LA) Dancers/Chapter 1
Feb 501:01:51Tap to summarizeWest Afri-(LA) Dancers/Chapter 1Part 2 of a 12 part documentary series from executive producer & director Marcus L. Miller. West Afri-(LA) documents the introduction of West African drum & dance culture to Los Angeles, CA and the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The series highlights the influence of Babatunde Olatunji and Katherine Dunham on several generations of West African cultural enthusiasts. Features interviews with Nzingha Camara, Leon Mobley, Lula Washington, Assane Konte, and many more. West Afri-(LA) Dancers Chap 1_audio Marcus L. Miller Watch Series
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Kwanzaa Love
Jan 1, 202400:08:03Tap to summarizeThe Marcus Miller Ensemble recently performed new material that will be set to dance. Hear what went down. Its All About Love -Live Marcus L. Miller Docupodcasts RSS
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Marcus L. Miller's Afro-Fusion Project featuring Big Chief Shaka Zulu LIVE in L.A.!
Oct 15, 202201:13:38Tap to summarizeMarcus L. Miller's Afro-Fusion Project featuring Big Chief Shaka Zulu LIVE in L.A.! Afro-Fusion Project - Beads & Beats LIVE! Marcus L. Miller/Big Chief Shaka Zulu Docupodcasts RSS On Saturday night October 8, 2022, the Bayou came to L.A. Marcus L. Miller’s Afro-Fusion Project featuring Big Chief Shaka Zulu performed their debut set for a packed house at the William Grant Still art center. The music is a blend of World/Afro Beat grooves with the distinctive vocal chants inherent to the New Orleans Black Masking Indians tradition.
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LA to L.A.
Oct 13, 202200:08:37Tap to summarizeAfro-Fusion Project Live On Saturday night October 8, 2022, the Bayou came to L.A. Marcus L. Miller’s Afro-Fusion Project featuring Big Chief Shaka Zulu performed their debut set for a packed house at the William Grant Still art center. The music is a blend of World/Afro Beat grooves with the distinctive vocal chants inherent to the New Orleans Black Masking Indians tradition. Afro-Fusion Project LIVE Marcus L.Miller/Big Chief Shaka Zulu
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Formless Live
Aug 28, 202100:09:59Tap to summarizeIn 2011, the Formless trio performed at the William Grant Still art center for the annual Black Doll Show exhibit. Here’s an excerpt from the performance featuring Paul Kim-guitar/keyboards, Keith Langevin-bass, & Marcus L. Miller - drums. Formless live Formless Trio Docupodcasts RSS
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Drum Church
Jul 12, 202100:47:20Tap to summarizeP.R.A.I.S.E…Drum ChurchArtist/percussionist Marcus L. Miller leads his Project World Drum ensemble in a rhythmic celebration of the African Diaspora. Drum Church features Derf Reklaw (flute/vocals/bongos/bell/bottle/congas), David Leach (congas/timbales/ tamborine), Nikki Campbell (congas/surdo/tom-tom), Jah Amen Mobley (djembe, claves), Jelani Blunt (djembe, bass drums, ago-go bell, tom-tom), Medasi Mobley (dun-djuns/ tom-tom/djembe, tamborine),and Marcus L. Miller (lead vocals/drum set/ tom-tom). Drum Church Marcus L. Miller Docupodcasts RSS
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The Search For Humanism continues
Jun 1, 202100:16:32Tap to summarizeWhat happens when you combine musicians and dancers on a stage performing live trying to work through the many ills in society that affect the lives of Black people daily in America? The result yields the Marcus Miller Ensemble and Lula Washington Dance Theatre performing together. This is an excerpt from a performance at Indiana’s Butler University in 2014. The music, Surrender Suite, is written and composed by Marcus L. Miller (Miller, SESAC). Featured musicians include Bobby Bryant Jr. (alto saxophone ), Bobby Pierce (piano/organ/keyboards), Edwin Livingston (Contra Bass), Marcus L. Miller (Drums). To view the video of this performance and many others too, please visit https://www.marcusmillerdrums.com/video. Surrender Suite Marcus L. Miller Docupodcasts RSS
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