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Unexpected passing of Master Drummer, Master Musician, Master Teacher: Jamaiel Shabaka, leaving behind 13 children and a legacy of healing through his music. Aug 20, 1954-Aug 22 2021 Long lived #sicklecellanemia 67 years of life. Compton raised Jamaiel Shabaka has traveled the world and brought forth to America his Ashanti and Yoruba roots and culture form the Caribbean to West Africa. With him, Shabaka carries traditional rhythms of healing and positive powerful music. Mr. Shabaka has studied music from an early age. He is a master of the alto, soprano and tenor saxophones, the flute as well as multiple West African and Caribbean drums with a special mastership in the Djembe. His discipline and artistic mastership has given him a long standing career in which he has played with musical legends Sun Ra Orchestra in Nigeria, Horace Tapscott, Pharaoh Saunders and Alice Coltrane in California. He also wrote and produced his own reggae album entitled, “Land of the Rising Sun.” In addition to this, he has a compilation album of Djembe traditional West African Rhythms. At Long Beach State University, he began his study of African music in 1979. He then went on to his Mother’s second nation Jamaica to study and observe the Drumming Priesthood Order and the drumming styles of Jamaica. Today, Shabaka is a master of the Kumina rites drumming as well as the Afro Cuban Bata drumming. In 1985, he was fortunate to have been initiated into the Sun Drummers Society based in Chicago led by Moshe Millon. In 1999, he was given the title of Djembe Fola (One who makes the Djembe speak). This title is very difficult to achieve and once achieved, you are truly a Djembe Master. Akan priest, Nana Abas, also honored him in the Ghanaian drumming culture, where Shabaka was given a stool in the country of Ghana among the Ashanti people. Soon after this, he traveled internationally to continue mastering the djembe and its healing traditions, studying and playing with masters such as Famadou Konate, Abilaye Diakete and Kemoko Sano. Jamaiel Shabaka is a Master Drummer in the traditions of Mali, Yoruba, and Akan traditional cultures and Caribbean drum and culture. Drums he has mastered include but are not limited to: Djembe, Djun Djun, Sangba, Kenkeni, Kete, Fundi, Burro and Kumina drum. Shabaka has also mastered the flute and has toured with traditional Mali Folkloric Ensembles. His gifted hands and ears have inspired him to participate in many community festivals including the Watts Jazz and Drum Festival, the African Marketplace, the Kwanzaa Celebration in Leimert Park, the William Grant Still Arts Center, Debbie Allen Dance Studios, Lula Washington Dance Studio, and much more creative works and havens., Shabaka has taken his drum to Hollywood and he has been featured in the following television productions: “A Different World,” “Motown 30,” “The Martin Show,” “The Steve Harvey Show,” and the following movie productions: “Poetic Justice,” “Predator 2,” “Encino Man” and “The Color Purple.” Shabaka also performed for the first South African President Nelson Mandela and has also appeared at the Toyota and Kodak Theaters. Shabaka’s worldliness extends to the Far East as well. He has taken to China with his Djembe drum to shoot another movie production about the connections between African and Chinese dance and drumming. As a drum instructor, Mr. Shabaka has forged a strong commitment to sharing the cultural traditions of West African drumming and dance with students of all ages and backgrounds. His expertise led him to teach drumming and culture at the prestigious University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). In the later state of his career, Shabaka has now developed his own 501.c(3) non-profit organization, the Anani Cultural Healing Arts Center. With this organization, he is living out his dream of healing the world through higher vibrations and he has received multiple grants from the City of Los Angeles and has taught in over 100 schools of LAUSD, reaching out to the youth around the city and bringing them the traditions of the ancestors. He has also taught at Santa Monica City College and UCI. Hs current projects include composing new music in which he fuses his multiple fields of expertise with a focus on healing and unity, star study and the natural elements of the earth. Shabaka has also developed many curriculums and programs that connect the music of the African Diaspora, tracing its roots and following its journey through such major world migrations as the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Shabaka has done much study and made university level presentations on the cultural connections of the music of the African Diaspora. As the drum was banned during slavery in America, Shabaka values the importance of teaching and incorporating the drum back into our culture and promotes this cultural education at the university level. He was also working towards building a center in Ghana West Africa. GoFundMeThis brotha has always been true supporter, and wishing well towards our success. He has come out to the booth more times than I can count, because he also loves the food. Good people doing the work. Kirkpatrick" Kp" Tyler has been trained and cultivated to provide the highest levels of service, advocacy and community and civic engagement. Through his life experience, educational development and career achievements, Mr. Tyler is an emerging leader within the public service community. With a diverse background, his strong convictions for human rights, personal responsibility strategic partnership building and talent for critical analysis and problem solving, Kirkpatrick is a force to be acknowledged within the national, local and community arenas. Through Linkedin Kirk seeks to Increase visibility amongst the professional world, re-connect with past professional acquaintances and make new connections and networks for the future.
Specialties: Community & Youth Development, Curriculum Development, Training & Workshop Facilitation, Resources Development & Partnership Building, Strategic Planning & Problem Solving Thank you to Gwenna Hunter who asked us to come out and take part in serving the community.
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Leimert Park Vegan Pop Up
We do our weekly pop up in Leimert Park, known for our "Veggie Patties". Since 2013 We started our Pop Up every Sunday, bringing it to the people consistently like a church in the community.
#Pattyman of Baba's Vegan Cafe now #babawose so people can continue eating a healthier diet in the inner city where resources
like good quality food are scarce.
Order and pick up Sunday
Vegan Specialty Dishes:
Vegan Mac n' Cheese
Raw Plates
Banana Pudding with Gluten Free Cookie
#Pattyman of Baba's Vegan Cafe now #babawose so people can continue eating a healthier diet in the inner city where resources
like good quality food are scarce.
Order and pick up Sunday
Vegan Specialty Dishes:
Vegan Mac n' Cheese
Raw Plates
Banana Pudding with Gluten Free Cookie
Redefining Health and Wellness in South LA
The day began so beautiful as the Sun was shinning and smiling bright on our heads, as it was truly a vegan affair. Baba's Vegan Cafe, a vegan pop up ran by a local chef Wo'se Kofi aka, Pattyman, a culinary artivist with plans to igniting a health and wellness revolution in South LA.
In response to the lack of access in the South LA area, we want to activate spaces of cooperative economics amongst entrepreneurs and local businesses. The idea is to rebuild a community where we can consciously recycle our dollars in life affirming ways so that it all makes sense. The businesses that came out were there to share not only their products, but as well their stories. Many if not all vendors were vegan, vegan aspiring, or with life affirming creations that encourage health and wellness. It was a great experience, as people from all over LA and surrounding areas came out.
The presentations were off the hook.
Sistah Modupe's Raw Vegan Soul Food
Chef Korby : Plant-based
Sistah Racha: Crimson Fig Midwifery
And the night ended off with a performance from , D'Rok the Menace
Check out these dynamic people at work.
Everything is in the mind, so what you believe is real. What ever you put your mind on, align on. Plant your seeds. #pattyman
We would like to invite you out to the next one.
In response to the lack of access in the South LA area, we want to activate spaces of cooperative economics amongst entrepreneurs and local businesses. The idea is to rebuild a community where we can consciously recycle our dollars in life affirming ways so that it all makes sense. The businesses that came out were there to share not only their products, but as well their stories. Many if not all vendors were vegan, vegan aspiring, or with life affirming creations that encourage health and wellness. It was a great experience, as people from all over LA and surrounding areas came out.
The presentations were off the hook.
Sistah Modupe's Raw Vegan Soul Food
Chef Korby : Plant-based
Sistah Racha: Crimson Fig Midwifery
And the night ended off with a performance from , D'Rok the Menace
Check out these dynamic people at work.
Everything is in the mind, so what you believe is real. What ever you put your mind on, align on. Plant your seeds. #pattyman
We would like to invite you out to the next one.
Taking South LA
2017 was an amazing year. 2018 will be that much better. Thank you everyone who continue supporting us and especially you who come out faithfully at our Pop Up in Leimert Park. It is becoming a must stop for vegans in LA. We will be doing much more this year so stay tuned.
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Also the first South LA Vegan Affair held at Kinetic Studio 1pm - 4pm. Spread the word. Online tickets will go on sale starting Jan 17th. We will have them available at the booth. Looking for vendors and information booths.
Socialize with Los Angeles vegans from all around. We want to gather and create a space that encourages healthier eating habits. Hosting vegan presentations by local entrepreneurs and products. Introduced by Baba’s Vegan Cafe, who is a catalyst in the vegan revolution of South Los Angeles inner cities by providing vegan food to the community ,and keeping the social networks talking. Focussing on families and children because they shape the future.
Entry Fee: $10 Pre Sale $15 at Door
Ticket sales starts Jan 17th
Vendor early fee by Feb 10th.
Information Booths available
Opening Meditation by Jermaine Hagan
Sistah Modupe's Raw Vegan Soul Food Raw Food Demo
Negus Korby Juice Demonstration
Inpu Ka Mut
D'Roc the menace (Live Performance)
Vending:
Christina S. Wherry
Crimson Fig Midwifery
Lynnette McKendell
Agyei Graham-el
and more...
We are bringing families together to explore, “health and wellness”, from a vegan perspective. Introducing vegan culinary artists who are local or near and are doing the works. You will learn a little of the hows and how to being vegan. Focussed on helping small business start ups, such as Baba's Vegan Cafe, with getting their brands known in the community.
A little about Kinetic Studio
"WE BELIEVE THAT STRONG COMMUNITIES ARE BUILT THROUGH PHYSICALLY ACTIVE, MENTALLY HEALTHY, AND SPIRITUALLY
AWARE MEMBERS.
WE OFFER A SPACE IN THE COMMUNITY
FOR MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS THAT WILL INCREASE THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL FITNESS.
BY TRAINING THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT OF EACH MEMBER, WE WILL IN TURN, ENHANCE THE STRENGTH OF OUR COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE."
"WE BELIEVE THAT STRONG COMMUNITIES ARE BUILT THROUGH PHYSICALLY ACTIVE, MENTALLY HEALTHY, AND SPIRITUALLY
AWARE MEMBERS.
WE OFFER A SPACE IN THE COMMUNITY
FOR MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS THAT WILL INCREASE THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL FITNESS.
BY TRAINING THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT OF EACH MEMBER, WE WILL IN TURN, ENHANCE THE STRENGTH OF OUR COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE."
Always feel free to order patties and food throughout the week at our website. #pattyman
Baba's Vegan Cafe Pop Up Every Sunday
Meet the amazing staff and talk about what's happening in the community.
Photos by blushedbybross
We have been doing our Vegan Pop Up for about 3 years now and the people are talking, spreading the word. From setting up in front of the World Stage to being inside the park, it was not easy at first. After much consistency and sharing my food with the community, we have become a staple for Leimert Park patrons on Sunday during the Market Place, and for people in the area looking for delicious affordable fresh vegan food. We have grown and shaped with the needs of our customers, now offering a wider array of dishes.
From vegan patties, cooked plates, raw plates, cakes and puddings. We now have 5-6 different flavors of veggie patties; curry potato, spinach/kale, beefy, cabbage, cauliflower, apple and still have more in mind for when we open.
Shout out to the Legendary Drum Circle for keeping the energy alive.
From vegan patties, cooked plates, raw plates, cakes and puddings. We now have 5-6 different flavors of veggie patties; curry potato, spinach/kale, beefy, cabbage, cauliflower, apple and still have more in mind for when we open.
Shout out to the Legendary Drum Circle for keeping the energy alive.
Vegan Veggie Patties .
Cooking vegan has been a part of my life since watching my older brother cook for us breakfast, especially on the weekends. I can still remember before vegans were vegan and we were just labeled vegetarian. He would cook a breakfast, stir fry potatoes with tofu and mushrooms with a side of grits. My mother would always be throwing down, mostly dinner. She'd cook some super healthy peanut butter gravy with rice type dishes. I decided to keep strong on my vegetarian diet and turned vegan after high school. Most people had no clue what the term vegan actually meant nor what the diet truly consisted of. I graduated high school in 2006, and now in 2017 the term is being brought out the closet. Health as well as how we age healthy is being put to test. Now people are more curious as their diets are at risk day to day, some are in dire need of a diet change to save their lives. For years I have been providing the area of Leimert Park and South Los Angeles with vegan options, walking around and setting up in front of the local businesses. I helped start the Art Walk so that the area would attract more people and I would get more business. I created Baba's Vegan Cafe soon as I became skilled enough to own my own business. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We are now gathering funds to get a brick and mortar. Make your weekly orders. #pattyman
'What the Health': Netflix doc turning viewers off meat, onto vegan?
www.whatthehealthfilm.com/
'What the Health': Netflix doc turning viewers off meat, onto vegan?
www.whatthehealthfilm.com/
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