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From Drum Circles to Diaspora: A Cultural Celebration at the NYS Museum
On February 19, 2025, I had the honor of leading a powerful and uplifting event at the New York State Museum in Albany, NY, sponsored by...
Jordan Taylor Hill
Apr 171 min read
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Rhythms of the Diaspora: A Night at Opalka Gallery
On Friday night April 4th 2025, the room was vibrating—literally and spiritually. From the first downbeat to the final breath, Rhythms of...
Jordan Taylor Hill
Apr 73 min read
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At the Feet of the Masters: Witnessing Eleguá at Conjunto Folkloric Nacional de Cuba
There's something unmistakable about the presence of spirit in movement. I felt it one afternoon while watching Conjunto Folklórico...
Jordan Taylor Hill
Mar 232 min read
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Why I'm Launching This Membership - And Whats Coming First
For years, I’ve been deep in the world of rhythm—studying, performing, and teaching across the African diaspora. From the djembe...
Jordan Taylor Hill
Feb 232 min read
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The Power of Rhythm: From Albany City Hall to NYS Museum to Opalka Gallery
Standing in Albany City Hall for Black History Month, surrounded by the echoes of history, I felt the rhythm move through me. The steady...
Jordan Taylor Hill
Feb 92 min read
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Lessons from Cuba: How Rumba and Clave Continue to Shape My Art
There’s something about the sound of the clave that feels like a heartbeat—steady, constant, alive. It’s more than just rhythm; it’s a...
Jordan Taylor Hill
Feb 92 min read
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Why I Perform: Music, Ancestry, and the Black History Month Stage
Every time I step onto a stage, it’s more than a performance—it’s a continuation of something much bigger than me. This past week at...
Jordan Taylor Hill
Feb 92 min read
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Santiago
The rhythms of Santiago have been living in me ever since I left Cuba. The energy, the movement, the conversations, the music that never...
Jordan Taylor Hill
Feb 22 min read
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A Journey Through Cuba: New Rhythms, New Stories, New Possibilities
Introduction Cuba is alive with rhythms, movement, and stories. As a musician and cultural educator, my recent trip to Havana gave me an...
Jordan Taylor Hill
Jan 223 min read
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My Journey Embracing African Drumming: Connecting with Cultural Rhythms and Traditions
As a music enthusiast, I've always been captivated by the vibrant rhythms and soulful melodies that echo through different cultures. From...
Jordan Taylor Hill
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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Transforming Teams Through The Power of Drumming and Dance
From the heartbeat of a newborn to the pulsating rhythms of the earth, music is a universal language that speaks directly to our souls,...
Jordan Taylor Hill
Mar 27, 20243 min read
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'Seasons' is Here and it's Bandcamp Friday
I hope this finds you well. I wanted to let you know I released two songs this week -- Blood On the Leaves and Killer Bees. You can...
Jordan Taylor Hill
Nov 6, 20201 min read
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Troupe Allalake from West Africa
There is a small village in Africa full of artists committed to sharing the music, dance, and culture of their ancestors. Roughly 5 hours...
-Jordan Taylor Hill
Mar 18, 20191 min read
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Village Drum Sounds
For this past 'throwback Thursday' I was on the African village vibrations and I came across a clip of the drummers from Toubakouta,...
-Jordan Taylor Hill
Oct 28, 20181 min read
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Take It There (Single)
I wrote this song after putting the music together and wanted to sort of tell a bit of my story as a youth on Long Island. Writing and...
Jordan Taylor Hill
Apr 8, 20181 min read
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Rites of Passage (Single)
Rites of passage is now available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Tidal, Soundcloud and so much more! This is a special one for me that I am...
Jordan Taylor Hill
Dec 15, 20171 min read
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Waiting For A Name
Waiting For A Name Music Video Produced by Moore Than Vision Music Produced by Howard Underwood
Jordan Taylor Hill
Nov 3, 20171 min read
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