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The Creator wants us to drum. He wants us to corrupt the world with drum, dance and chants. After all, we have already corrupted the world with power and greed....which hasn't gotten us anywhere - now's the time to corrupt the world with drum, dance and chants.
Babatunde Olatunji
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Interpretation

What this quote means

The quote emphasizes the importance of creativity and joy through music and art as a means to counteract the negativity in the world.

Babatunde Olatunji encourages us to use art in the form of drumming, dancing, and chanting as a transformative force in a world often plagued by power struggles and greed. He suggests that while we have misused our influence, turning to the universal language of rhythm and movement can bring joy and positive change, allowing us to connect on a deeper level with ourselves and others.

Themes

DrumDanceChantCreativityJoyArtPowerGreed

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be used at a cultural festival to encourage participation in drumming and dancing activities.

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