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Category Archives: blog
Esan Proverbs And Drums Making A Lasting Impression
Here are my favorite comments posted the 23rd of September by Ji Hyang “Iyeoka sang a proverb from Nigeria in her native language, so that it sounded brilliant, then translated it afterwards: she who is being deloused must not get upset, even … Continue reading
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Lyrics For Literacy Presenting When Women Were Drummers
1. What is your idea? — What cool idea would you like to develop over the next year? “Lyrics For Literacy” is a project that creates a bridge of awareness and action to encourage the preservation of the Esan language, … Continue reading
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First LA Shows!
FIRST LOS ANGELES PERFORMANCE! LIVE WITH THE ROCK BY FUNK TRIBE FEATURING DJ DREZ MONDAY, MAY 23RD @ BARDOT HOLLYWOOD ~ 1737 Vine Street Show starts at 10PM ~ free with rsvp @ itsaschoolnight.com WEDNESDAY, MAY 25TH @ ZANZIBAR SANTA … Continue reading
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Iyeoka Loves Frame Drums, BIGTIME.
IYEOKA: ME LOVE YOU LONGTIME FRAME DRUM. CanALLofYOUpleaseGEToneSOweCANplayOURdrumsONtheBEACH. I think I just found my frame drum SOUL mate. Seriously, I love SHE. And yes, the MOON outside my window is still amazing & yes i call my frame drum SHE. … Continue reading
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GOD IS A POET
She believes in Jesus. She went to Catholic school for 6 years of her childhood. For god’s sake, She spits whiskey in the air, wears rosary beads in her hair, carries her Holy cross hidden in the back of her … Continue reading
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WHO IS THE ROCK BY FUNK TRIBE?
Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo 2011© WHO IS THE ROCK BY FUNK TRIBE? 30/30 APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH. For this written narrative, the reader may choose to imagine the voice of a familiar or favorite NPR reporter. This communication answers the following 2011 common question: WHO IS THE ROCK BY FUNK TRIBE? Inner TriBe (IT) musicians know the date of the next showcase. General TriBe is sent a Roll Call for shows where musicians are needed. The siren is activated for TriBe with room to fill in Rock by Funk TriBe Music, the music from Iyeoka’s extensive catalogue of poems and songs. Continue reading
30/30: Regarding being regarded as an “expert” on Slam
APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH. Poets around the world dedicate 30 days in April for 30/30. New 30/30 from Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo who begins the month with poetic commentary titled Regarding being regarded as an “expert” on Slam. At some point I recall regarding slam as a drug and I wanted to see what happened when I got off of it. Continue reading
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A blue seventh
A Blue Seventh, poem by Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo 2011© Ted Fellow. Inspired indirectly by Yesterday by The Beatles. “Yesterday” is the most recorded song in the history of popular music Continue reading
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TRIBE, TIME TO SUPPORT “THIS TIME AROUND”
This Time Around is nominated in The 10th Independent Music Awards. All nominated materials were sent to the judges, and IMA will announce the results on Tuesday, March 29th. The IMA Vox Pop poll is now open. Voting in this fan-determined portion of The IMAs will continue through July 11 Continue reading
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DREAM FOR THE LOST MELODY
“I am living in a time where the headline reads March 12, 2011 Powerful Quake and Tsunami Devastate Northern Japan.” – Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo, Dream For The Lost Melody ©2011 Continue reading
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