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My Journey Embracing African Drumming: Connecting with Cultural Rhythms and Traditions

Jordan Taylor Hill

Oct 153 min read

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...

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Transforming Teams Through The Power of Drumming and Dance

Jordan Taylor Hill

Mar 273 min read

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,...

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'Seasons' is Here and it's Bandcamp Friday

Jordan Taylor Hill

Nov 6, 20201 min read

'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...

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Sep 2, 20201 min read

The Place We Come Together

Family, Hoping this finds you well. This year has brought on many challenges forcing us to grow and learn new ways to adapt to life. As...

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Jordan Taylor Hill

Apr 18, 20201 min read

Pivoting During Covid-19

Greetings family, I hope all is well with you and yours during this unprecedented time as the global impact from Covid-19 continues. If...

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Sep 16, 20191 min read

West African Drum & Dance Class

Join me every Monday from 7:00pm-8:15pm as we explore different rhythms and dances from West Africa. This is a pay what you can based...

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Jul 12, 20191 min read

The CollabCast Episode 23

I recently got an opportunity to talk with The Collaboratives' Katie Cusack and David King about drumming, dance, arts/education, and my...

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May 1, 20191 min read

Recap: Dancing With Senegal [Photos]

This past Saturday I got the opportunity to host Senegalese artist Lamine Thiam at Albany Barn. We had a great day of West African...

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Senegalese Drum & Dance Workshop ft. Lamine Thiam (Albany Barn)

-Jordan Taylor Hill

Apr 23, 20191 min read

Senegalese Drum & Dance Workshop ft. Lamine Thiam (Albany Barn)

Lamine Thiam is coming to Albany this Saturday April 27th! Get ready for an exciting day of dancing and drumming with Senegalese great at...

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Mar 27, 20191 min read

Drum & Dance Workshop Today

Greetings family, Today begins the three part drum & dance workshop series at Howe Library in Albany, New York! I am super excited to be...

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Mar 18, 20191 min read

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...

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Nov 25, 20181 min read

Through These Eyes (Single)

Here is a spoken word poetry piece I wrote and produced titled 'Through These Eyes'. It's available on all platforms. Im thinking of...

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Nov 11, 20181 min read

Djembe Drum Classes + Upcoming Workshop

Greetings, Happy Veterans Day! We've been having some great moments drumming at the African American Cultural Center Tuesday Evenings...

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Nov 2, 20181 min read

Farming While Black

My friends wrote a new book 'Farming While Black'. They do so much great work for people of color in the area. Here is link to their...

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Oct 30, 20181 min read

Going To Guinea: Can You Support?

Greetings, I have been planning a trip to Guinea this Winter to study dr mming and dance through Moustapha Bangoura and his learning...

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Oct 28, 20181 min read

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,...

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Oct 7, 20181 min read

Live at The Linda Set

We had a such a good time at The Linda opening for Mamadou Kelly! Thanks to everyone that made it out and helped to produce a night of...

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Jordan Taylor Hill

Oct 3, 20181 min read

Mamadou Kelly at The Linda

We’re super excited to be opening for Malian great Mamadou Kelly at The Linda Performing Arts Center in Albany this Saturday! The show...

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Jordan Taylor Hill

Oct 2, 20181 min read

Traveling Soul [New Song]

Friends, I have a new song I’d love for you to take a listen to! It’s titled Traveling Soul. Written, produced, and mixed by yours...

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Poetic Vibe at Troy Kitchen Is A Must Do!

-Jordan Taylor Hill

Sep 15, 20181 min read

Poetic Vibe at Troy Kitchen Is A Must Do!

This past Monday my good friend Phylica and I went out to Troy Kitchen to watch/share music at Poetic Vibe hosted by the talented...

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