Elders Speak
Presented by Earth
Works for Humanity
Part of the International Multicultural Weekend - Returning to the Natural
World. Our multicultural weekend begins on Friday, April 21st from 7-10 pm
in the Great Room with the "Elders Speak"
gathering. This gathering will set the intention and energy for the
weekend ceremonies. Admission $15 (18 & under - Free). Please contact ICA
at 928-646-3000 or refer to our web site at
www.ica8.org. ICA is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing
a safe and healthy environment for cultural exchange and healing. This
event is co-sponsored by New Frontiers-Sedona, the Briar Patch Inn of
Sedona and the Latin American Center of Cottonwood.
Yolanda Martinez
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Yolanda Martinez is a Native American Grammy/Nammy 2005 Winner for Best Female Artist. She was also nominated in 2000 and 2003. Yolanda is a singer songwriter, performer, and recording artist. She is a Native American Apache / Hispanic born in Southern New Mexico. For more information visit www.yolandasdrums.com or click Here. Click Here to hear a sample of her music Her Musical roots go back to her early childhood when she would sing with no instruments. Her connection with nature and the natural rhythms of life are what brought her to make her first Drum in 1987. In 1991 she started the Central Valley Women’s Lodge Sisterhood in California. She helped Women to connect with, know and honor who they truly are. She leads Drumming Circles and women’s circles throughout the US. In 1992 in CA she discovered her musical path. She and her daughter began performing Native American Programs for the Elementary Schools. In 1993 she moved to Asheville, NC where she produced six CD’s ranging from Country, Latin, Contemporary Native American to Drumming & Chants. |
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Victoria
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On Earth Day weekend of 2006 people from around the world will be joining
together in ceremonies, celebrations and gatherings that will focus their
hearts, minds, energies and intentions on our Mother Earth. Various
Indigenous Elders from around the world will gather with Scientists and
Spiritual leaders to share their wisdom. The Cuauhtemoc
Aztec Dancers, Deer Clan from Mexico,
Havasupai from the Grand Canyon, Hopi Eagle
Dancers, Yavapai-Apachi Bird singers,
Scottish Highlanders, plus Incas
from Ecuador and Peru, will all gather to share their culture and love of our
Mother Earth through music, song and dance. Our presenters will provide a
foundation of information regarding the Earth and our role in caring for her and
each other. As in all weekend gatherings there will be musical
presentations that will inspire and uplift us all.
For further information please contact
Sedona Creative Life Center
928-282-9300