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.
Interpretation
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.
In practice
This quote can be used at a cultural festival to encourage participation in drumming and dancing activities.
The spirit of the drum is something that you feel but cannot put your hands on,_x000D_ It does something to you from the inside out . . ._x000D_ It hits people in so many different ways._x000D_ But the feeling is one that is satisfying and joyful._x000D_ It is a feeling that makes you say to yourself, '_x000D_ I'm glad to be alive today! I'm glad to be part of this world!
I have always avoided photographing in the studio. A woman does not spend her life sitting or standing in front of a seamless white paper background. Although it makes my life more complicated, I prefer to take my camera out into the street... and places that are out of bounds for photographers have always had a special attraction for me.
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The most extraordinary discoveries are made when the artist is overwhelmed by what he has to say.
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So long as I have questions to which there are no answers, I shall go on writing.
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