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West Afri-(LA) Dancers/Chapter 3Part 6 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 3_audio Marcus L. Miller watch series

West 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

West 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

West 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

West 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

The 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

Marcus 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.
Afro-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

In 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

P.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