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- UPDATE 9/17/10
Here, my new blog:
www.soulincites.wordpress.com
Here, my twitter:
www.twitter.com/Soul_Incites
Hear my music: www.myspace.com/onome
Here, my old blog:
www.examiner.com/x-14079-NY-Conscious-Living-Examiner
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Intro from sometime in 2009:
People tell me I'm uplifting and quirky. I believe them, but that's only one piece of the story of me. I recently [It's been a while now since that dream. o.d.] had a dream that I shaved my head again. I woke up and looked in a mirror. I didn't. A few weeks [months] ago, I saw the film Waking Life. It made my cerebrum happy. Last year I went to Nigeria. It made my soul happy. It also made my lungs wince. Cars everywhere. Petrol everywhere. Okadas are motorcycle taxis that look like shiny motorized multi-colored ants. I saw mothers nonchalantly holding their babies while riding on the back of the okadas. The drivers rarely wore helmets. I was afraid of seeing a baby fly off the back of a motorcycle. It rained alot in Lagos and Warri. The weather was surprisingly cool. The people were surprisingly wealthy - two BMWs in the driveway wealthy. My family makes more sense to me now that I've been to my homeland: the religiosity, unabashed sexism, strong sense of abundance and community and ritual that is in the air they breathe. I make more sense to me.
- You can be my friend if...
- you live an inspired life.
- Website :
- http://soulincites.wordpress.com
- Occupation:
- Artist - I create, perform, teach and promote art, primarily poetry and music.
- Favorite bands:
- In no particular order:
Meshell Ndegeocello
Michael Jackson
Joni Mitchell
Prince
Radiohead
Bjork
Jimi Hendrix
Dead can Dance
TV on the Radio
Steeleye Span
Sweet Honey in the Rock
Andre 3000
Imani Coppola
K'naan
Sinead O'Connor
Erykah Badu
Tinariwen
U2
Zap Mama
Mos Def
Bobby Mcferrin
Sade
Rotary Connection
Peter Gabriel
David Bowie
Led Zeppelin
Angelique Kidjo
Terry Callier
Cinematic Orchestra
Fiona Apple
Gnarls Barkley
Maxwell
The Roots
Simon and Garfunkel
M.I.A.
Santigold
Beyonce (yeah I said it)
- Favorite movies:
- CITY OF GOD (wow! why did i take so long to see this masterpiece?!), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Dave Chappelle's Block Party, Cooley High, Heathers, Carrie, every Monty Python film made in the 70s
- Favorite books:
- Invisible Man - Ralph Ellison, Ask and it is Given - Esther and Jerry Hicks
- Favorite Magazines:
- Village Voice (ha! and not cuz I work there), Black Enterprise, Fader, Oprah (she has alot of images that are great for vision boards...and decent articles too),
Ex-favorite: Essence (it jumped the shark one too many times).
- Favorite TV shows:
- HBO's The Wire, Treme
- Relationship status:
- Lovelicious.
- Orientation:
- Straight
- Zodiac Sign
- Libra
- Kids?:
- I love kids.
- Smoke/Drink?
- no/ no
- Band Question - Genre:
- Multi
- Band Question -Band Members:
- lushTongue - A rotating cast of kindred spirits.
- Band Question - Sounds like:
- Nothing I've ever heard before.
- Band Question - Musical Influences:
- See "Favorite bands"
- Band Question - Record label:
- DIY
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Afropunk 2008: a Merch's-Eye View
Posted on July 15, 2008 at 6:00pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
So I kept notes of the good, the bad and the better throughout the entire 8 day festival. I was working the Afropunk merch table the whole time, which allowed me a great view of every concert. Applause to everyone who stopped by and supported AP! And I even send love to the folks who tried to weasel their way into a free t-shirt...a festival wouldn't be complete without y'all.
Now on to the music.
Afropunk Day 1 - 7/5/08 - Great kickoff! Janelle Monae is a strong,… Continue
Now on to the music.
Afropunk Day 1 - 7/5/08 - Great kickoff! Janelle Monae is a strong,… Continue
20 Things I Learned in or about Nigeria
Posted on June 17, 2008 at 12:36am 10 Comments 0 Likes
So I just visited my familial homeland of Nigeria for the first time in my adult life. It was quite the eye-opening experience and it gave me much to process.
Here's what I learned:
1. They have an unabashed relationship to money that I find refreshing. There didn't seem to be any taboo or secrecy or shame about money or lack thereof. In fact, when visitors come to people's houses, there's this elaborate ritual that culminates in the hosts giving the visitors money on a… Continue
Here's what I learned:
1. They have an unabashed relationship to money that I find refreshing. There didn't seem to be any taboo or secrecy or shame about money or lack thereof. In fact, when visitors come to people's houses, there's this elaborate ritual that culminates in the hosts giving the visitors money on a… Continue
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PS - even with only seeing half your face you look VERY Nigerian!
Ohhhh that's where you at.
I've tried to find you here under Onome-no wonder I had no luck:).
I'm so happy you received the album and It's nice to hear that you like it.
Yeahh it's been quiet a journey.
I'm organizing a tour at the moment.
Would be nice if we had a chance to share the stage again.
I hope you're well.
big hug.........Love
ciao
Damen
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